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

2. (a.) Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees.

3. (a.) Intractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative.

4. (a.) penurious.

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