1. a prepared hide, tanned skin, piece of leather , (Herdotus Historicus); opposite to δέρρις (an undressed hide) , (Thucydides):—; διφθέραι were used for writing-material in ancient times, before papyrus came in, (Herdotus Historicus) 2. a leathern garment such as peasants wore, (Aristophanes Comicus) 3. a wallet, bag , (Xenophon Historicus) 4. in plural skins used as tents , (Xenophon Historicus) (ML)
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G6946 — διφθέρα
diphthera · a leather covering · Greek