"skyn" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈskin/ Forms: skynnes [plural]
Etymology: From Old Norse skinn, from Proto-Germanic *skinþą. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|non|skinn}} Old Norse skinn, {{der|enm|gem-pro|*skinþą}} Proto-Germanic *skinþą Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} skyn, {{enm-noun|skynnes}} skyn (plural skynnes)
  1. The skin (outer layer of the body or a portion of it)
    A hide, fur or skin of an animal, especially used as a garment.
    Categories (topical): Skin
    Sense id: en-skyn-enm-noun-ycT81DL- Disambiguation of Skin: 27 27 25 8 14
  2. The skin (outer layer of the body or a portion of it)
    A prepared hide (such as parchment or leather)
    Categories (topical): Hides, Skin
    Sense id: en-skyn-enm-noun-hpNaCf2D Disambiguation of Hides: 14 44 19 5 17 Disambiguation of Skin: 27 27 25 8 14
  3. A layer or cover located in the inside of the body. Categories (topical): Organs, Skin, Writing
    Sense id: en-skyn-enm-noun-sKClPck0 Disambiguation of Organs: 14 16 39 9 22 Disambiguation of Skin: 27 27 25 8 14 Disambiguation of Writing: 14 23 35 7 21 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Middle English entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 6 6 52 7 28 Disambiguation of Middle English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 7 7 51 7 27
  4. A rind or external layer (especially of a plant). Categories (topical): Anatomy, Botany
    Sense id: en-skyn-enm-noun-xYs2inTO Disambiguation of Anatomy: 18 18 20 36 9 Disambiguation of Botany: 17 17 13 40 13
  5. (biblical) Part of the material composing a tent. Categories (topical): Bible, Skin
    Sense id: en-skyn-enm-noun-tkUFdMlP Disambiguation of Skin: 27 27 25 8 14 Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: skinn, scin, skin, skinne, skynne, scyn, sckyn, schyn Derived forms: bukskyn, skynnen, skynner, skynnery

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Download JSON data for skyn meaning in Middle English (5.5kB)

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