RIND

rind. Rind, n. bark, a husk; v.t. to bark, skin, husk

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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. Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind With all thy charms, although this corporal rind Thou hast immanacled. Milton. Sweetest nut hath sourest rind. Shak.