noun
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the hide of a goat
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something made from the hide of a goat, such as leather or a container for wine
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( as modifier )
a goatskin rug
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Etymology
Origin of goatskin
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at goat, skin
Example Sentences
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“But at the end of the day, there’s going to be a shortage,” he said, noting that the $185 “personal size” edition of the English Standard Version in blue goatskin already has sold out.
From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Drummers beat the goatskin covers of rum barrels while a singer led a chorus in call and response.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2018
Bottega Veneta’s fetching, limited-edition black-and-white canine silhouette charm combines nappa, goatskin and crocodile leather and is finished with burnished metal studs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2018
From out of the velvet pouch came the vellum crafted from goatskin, its ink three days a-drying on the 20 bills.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2013
It took only seconds for a thunderous percussion of goatskin drums to join the singing, and instinctively Koffi's own heart attuned to their pounding cadence.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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