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goatskin

noun

  1. furreds skin of a goat
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊtˌskɪn/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English geet skin; equivalent to goat + skin.

  1. The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.

    Near-synonym: kidskin

    The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.

  2. A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.
  3. A bodhran drum.
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