hidebound

hidebound is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.

[2] Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees. Bacon.

[3] Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative. Milton. Carlyle.

[4] Niggardly; penurious. [Obs.] Quarles.

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