| 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) |
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| hidebound disease | Scleroderma (usually applied to extensive involvement). (05 Mar 2000) |