DCHP-3

greenhide

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

undressed hide; rawhide.

Quotations

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.
2n. — N.S.

See 1950 quote.

Quotations

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.