noun
goatskin
Goatskin (noun) means the hide of a goat, especially after it has been treated and used to make clothes, tents, or similar items.
noun
1
The hide of a goat, especially after it has been treated and used to make clothes, tents, or similar items.
"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."
— Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan (1913)
2
A bag made from goat hide, used for carrying water or wine.
3
A drum known as the bodhrán.
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Etymology
From Middle English geet skin; equivalent to goat + skin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of goatskin?
"goatskin" (noun) means the hide of a goat, especially after it has been treated and used to make clothes, tents, or similar items.
What are the different meanings of goatskin?
"goatskin" has 3 main meanings: 1. The hide of a goat, especially after it has been treated and used to make clothes, tents, or similar items; 2. A bag made from goat hide, used for carrying water or wine; 3. A drum known as the bodhrán.
