| hide | 1. The skin of an animal, either raw or dressed; generally applied to the undressed skins of the larger domestic animals, as oxen, horses, etc. 2. The human skin; so called in contempt. "O tiger's heart, wrapped in a woman's hide!" (Shak) Origin: OE.hide, hude, AS. Hd; akin to D. Huid, OHG, ht, G. Haut, Icel. H, Dan. & Sw. Hud, L. Cutis, Gr.; and cf. Gr. Skin, hide, L. Scutum shield, and E. Sky. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hidebound | 1. Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; said of an animal. 2. <botany> Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; said of trees. 3. Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative. 4. Niggardly; penurious. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hidebound disease | Scleroderma (usually applied to extensive involvement). (05 Mar 2000) |