GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Rind (rīnd), n. [AS. rind bark, crust of bread; akin to OHG. rinta, G. rinde, and probably to E. rand, rim; cf. Skr. ram to end, rest.] The external covering or coat, as of flesh, fruit, trees, etc.; skin; hide; bark; peel; shell.
   
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   Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind
   
   With all thy charms, although this corporal rind
   
   Thou hast immanacled. Milton.
   
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   Sweetest nut hath sourest rind. Shak.
   
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   Rind, v. t. To remove the rind of; to bark. [R.]
   
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