Farcy \Far"cy\, n. [F. farcin; cf. L. farciminum a disease of horses, fr. farcire. See {Farce}.] (Far.) A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful ulcerating enlargements, esp. upon the head and limbs. It is of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called also {farcin}, and {farcimen}.
Note: Farcy, although more common in horses, is communicable to other animals and to human beings.
{Farcy bud}, a hard, prominent swelling occurring upon the cutaneous surface in farcy, due to the obstruction and inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, and followed by ulceration. --Youatt.