schors

Dutch (Brabantic)

/sxɔrs/

noun
Definitions
  • Bark, (tree) surface tissue
  • Any equivalent rind on other plants
  • A similar exterior tissue or layer, peel or crust, e.g. on an organ
  • (figuratively) One's or something's appearance; a cover
  • (by extension) another rough and/or protective exterior or ice

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch scorce derived from Old French escorce derived from Latin scorcia, scortea (leather garment, made of fur hide).

Origin

Latin

scortea

Gloss

leather garment, made of fur hide

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