Lewis & Short

subnervo, āvi, 1, v. a. [sub-nervus, to cut the sinew beneath], to hamstring, hough (post-class.).

  1. I. Taurum, Tert. adv. Jud. 10 med.: equos, Vulg. Jos. 11, 6: jugales, id. 2 Reg. 8, 4.
  2. * II. Trop., to invalidate, refute: calumnias, App. Mag. p. 327.