SHIN (2)

Shin, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shinned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Shinning.] 1. 1. To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like; — used with up; as, to shin up a mast.
2. 2. To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as for the payment of one's notes at the bank. Bartlett.