striffen

noun

strif·​fen
variants or striffin
ˈstrifə̇n
or striffon
-fən
plural -s
dialectal
: a thin skin : membrane

Word History

Etymology

probably from Scottish Gaelic streafon fringe, striffen

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“Striffen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striffen. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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