Futfell (Fotfaill, Fitfeal
) is the term used in
Scotland
Scotland is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and more than 790 adjac ...
to refer to the dressed skins of a
slink lamb or one that is prematurely born. Futfell was a product that was exported from Scotland.
In his ledger (1492–1503),
Andrew Halyburton
Andrew Halyburton or Haliburton (before 1490 – 1507) was a Scottish merchant.
Conservator of Scottish trading privileges
Andrew Halyburton was stationed at Middelburg in Flanders where he was 'Conservator of the Scottish Staple,' or 'Conservat ...
makes a reference to Futfell.
Fell
Fell denotes the epidermis or outer layer of an animal's skin or hide. To be more precise, "fell" refers to the layer of skin known as the cuticle, which is situated directly adjacent to the flesh.
"Foot-fell" is a term of Scottish origin, defined by
John Jamieson
John Jamieson (3 March 1759 – 12 July 1838) was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary. His most important work is the ''Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language''.
Life
He was born in Glasgow in Ma ...
as "the skin or pelt of a lamb that has perished shortly after birth.
References
Hides (skin)
Clothing by material
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