in anatomy. See ANATOMY, p. 254.

in commerce, is particularly used for the membrane stripped off the animal to be prepared by the tanner, skinner, currier, parchment-maker, &c., and converted into leather, &c. See TANNING, &c.

Skins and the hair of beasts manufactured become parchment and vellum; leather, of which are made shoes and boots, saddles, harnesses, and furniture for horses, gloves and garments, coaches and chairs, household stuff, covers of books, drinking vessels, &c., and furs for clothing, hats, caps, &c.