English Explanatory Dictionary

turnskin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who can change their skin at will, especially into that of a wolf; a werewolf.

Pronunciation

/ˈtəːnskɪn/

Word forms

turnskin turnskins

Etymology

From turn + skin, a calque of Latin versipellis.

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