Rind (rīnd), n. [AS. rind bark, crust of bread; akin to OHG. rinta, G. rinde, and probably to E. rand, rim; cf. Skr. ram to end, rest.] The external covering or coat, as of flesh, fruit, trees, etc.; skin; hide; bark; peel; shell.
Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind
With all thy charms, although this corporal rind
Thou hast immanacled. Milton.
Sweetest nut hath sourest rind. Shak.