rind

Middle English

/riːnd/, /ˈriːnd(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • The bark of a tree often used in medicine.
  • A part, section or flake of bark.
  • The exterior layer of a fruit or nut often used in medicine.
  • (rare) An animal's hard outer coating e.g. the carapace of an insect.
  • (rare) A scab; a protective coating over a wound.
  • (rare) Something's surface signification.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English rind inherited from Proto-Germanic *rindō.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*rindō

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