Catskin

/ˈkætskin/ noun

Definition

The fur or hide of a cat, used historically in crafting or decoration, or a folk tale about a magical cat skin.

Etymology

From 'cat' plus 'skin' from Old Norse 'skinn'; both medieval craftspeople and folklore traditions reference cat fur, particularly in fairy tales like the English tale 'Catskin.'

Kelly Says

The fairy tale 'Catskin' is a strange Cinderella-like story that survives in English folklore, reminding us that medieval people had very different relationships with animals than we do today!

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