fell

24 ENTRIES FOUND:

1fell

noun \ˈfel\

Definition of FELL

1
: skin, hide, pelt
2
: a thin tough membrane covering a carcass directly under the hide

Origin of FELL

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German fel skin, Latin pellis
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Fur and Leather Terms

chamois, kip

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