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goatskin

[ goht-skin ]

noun

  1. the skin or hide of a goat.
  2. leather made from it.


goatskin

/ ˈɡəʊtˌskɪn /

noun

  1. the hide of a goat
    1. something made from the hide of a goat, such as leather or a container for wine
    2. ( as modifier )

      a goatskin rug



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Word History and Origins

Origin of goatskin1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; goat, skin

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Example Sentences

And the Constitution, written on goatskin not rice paper, might be as our country was under Jefferson.

The Government has commenced to issue to the men goatskin coats of white and brown or black goats.

Bastien jumped into the carriage first; Bridou, embarrassed by the goatskin, stumbled on the foot-board.

He saw the water carrier enter through the bamboo gate, heard the water slosh about jerkily as the bheestee emptied his goatskin.

The annual loss of brandy was immense, and to counteract this evil, bags of goatskin were introduced.

He got his name and his coat at the same time, for he was called ever afterwards "Gilly of the Goatskin."

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