bating

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Scope note
Treating unhaired hides or skins with a solution of pigeon or hen manure in order to remove undesirable constituents and impart a quality of softness and flexibility to the final leather. For a similar process using dog manure, use "puering."
bating
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026