Definitions

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  • noun Skin of a boar.
  • noun Leather made from the skin of a boar.

Etymologies

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boar +‎ hide

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Examples

  • The dark boarhide was serviceable, but any armsman could have worn that.

    The Path of Daggers Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1998

  • His sword stood propped in the back of the wardrobe, sword belt wound around the dark boarhide scabbard.

    A Crown of Swords Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1996

  • He had tucked a thumb behind the buckle of his sword belt, a Dragon etched and gilded, and his knuckles were white from gripping it; his other hand worked on the dark boarhide of his sword hilt.

    A Crown of Swords Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1996

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