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greenhide 
1 n. undressed hide; rawhide.
- 1934 When the framework was completed to Jimmy's satisfaction, the skins were laced to it with strips of the green-hide so as to cover it completely, the hair inside.
- 1950 The farm had been self-sufficient then, with everything from candles for lighting to greenhides for footwear, produced on the place.
2 n. N.S. See 1950 quote.
See also: green moccasin
- 1946 "Ma says I'm better'n her with the bake kettle, and I--I kin make greenhides and skin eels."
- 1950 Grandfather had retired leaving his greenhides--moccasins made with the hairy side inward--by the fire to dry.
- 1934 When the framework was completed to Jimmy's satisfaction, the skins were laced to it with strips of the green-hide so as to cover it completely, the hair inside.