skin
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B1
/skɪn/
outer covering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skin' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'skinn', where 'skinn' meant 'animal hide'.
Historical Evolution
'skinn' changed from Old Norse word 'skinn' and eventually became the modern English word 'skin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'animal hide', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'outer covering of a body'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the outer covering of a human or animal body.
The skin protects the body from external elements.
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Noun 2
the outer layer or covering of a fruit or vegetable.
Peel the skin off the apple before eating.
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Verb 1
to remove the skin from an animal or fruit.
He skinned the rabbit before cooking it.
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