\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.