Word of the Day:
goatskin
What It Means
The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.
A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.
A bodhran drum.
Near-synonym: kidskin
Goatskin in Context
“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.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English geet skin; equivalent to goat + skin.
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