01 a. Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.
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1.
Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.
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2.
Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees.(Hort.)
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3.
Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative.
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4.
Niggardly; penurious.[Obs.]