goatskin

noun

goat·​skin ˈgōt-ˌskin How to pronounce goatskin (audio)
Synonyms of goatskinnext
1
: the skin of a goat
2
: leather made from goatskin

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goatskin was in the 15th century

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“Goatskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goatskin. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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goatskin

noun
goat·​skin -ˌskin How to pronounce goatskin (audio)
: the skin of a goat or a leather made from it

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