a defensive shield covered tightly over with a tough leather.

the external limiting tissue layer of an animal body especially when forming a tough but flexible cover relatively impermeable from without while intact; the skin.

a bodily disorder characterised by sweating profusely.

to close one eyelid and open it again quickly, as a signal, etc.; to wink.

a device having two long arms pivoted or hinged together used for seizing or lifting objects; a pair of tongs; forceps; pincers.

a small quantity (of a powder) that can be held between the thumb and a finger.

a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn; disdain.

to squeeze or compress tightly between the thumb, and a finger (to inflict pain); to nip; to pinch.

to cut, take off by nipping with one's nail.