·adj Having a thin skin; hence, sensitive; irritable.
·Impf & ·p.p. of <<Skin>>. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·superl Not full or well grown; wanting in plumpness. II. Thin ·vt To make thin (in any of the sens...
·adj Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse. ...
small beer. S. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
, or fiddle-block. A block having one sheave larger than the other, sometimes used for quarter-blo...
The Sailor's Word-Book