Skin, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Skinned (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Skinning.] 1. To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal.
2. To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially.
It will but skin and film the ulcerous place. Shak.
3. To strip of money or property; to cheat.