- διφθέρα
- a leather covering
- 1. a prepared hide, tanned skin, piece of leather , [Refs 5th c.BC]; opp. to δέρρις (an undressed hide) , [Refs 5th c.BC]:—; διφθέραι were used for writing-material in ancient times, before papyrus came in, [Refs 5th c.BC]
2. a leathern garment such as peasants wore, [5th/4th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC]
3. a wallet, bag , [5th/4th c.BC]
4. in pl. skins used as tents , [5th/4th c.BC] (ML)