noun
- Plural of kibe; cracks or sores on the heels, typically caused by cold or chapping.
Usage: archaic; chiefly British
Examples
- The old shepherd's kibes were painful in winter.
- Exposure to freezing weather left him with kibes on both heels.
- She applied salve to her kibes to ease the discomfort.
- In medieval times, kibes were a common complaint among the poor.
- The cold weather aggravated his kibes.