kip
English
/kɪp/
noun
Definitions
- The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
- A bundle or set of such hides.
- (obsolete) A unit of count for skins, 30 for lamb and 50 for goat.
- The leather made from such hide; kip leather.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English kipp derived from Middle Dutch kip derived from Middle Low German kip (bundle of hides, pack).
Origin
Middle Low German
kip
Gloss
bundle of hides, pack
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process