Futfell Explained

Futfell (Fotfaill, Fitfeal) is the term used in Scotland 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.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

In his ledger (1492–1503), Andrew Halyburton 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 as "the skin or pelt of a lamb that has perished shortly after birth.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Colange, Leo de . The American Encyclopaedia of Commerce, Manufactures, Commercial Law, and Finance . 1881 . Estes & Lauriat . 424 . en.
2. Book: Jamieson, John . Jamieson's Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are Explained in Their Different Senses . 1867 . William P. Nimmo . 217 . en.
3. Book: Löfvenberg, Mattias Teodor . Contributions to Middle English Lexicography and Etymology . 1946 . C.W.K. Gleerup . en.
4. Book: Halyburton, Andrew . Ledger of Andrew Halyburton, Conservator of the Privileges of the Scotch Nation in the Netherlands, 1492-1503: Together with The Book of Customs and Valuation of Merchandises in Scotland, 1612 . 1867 . authority of the Lords of the treasury under the direction of the lord clerk-register of Scotland : Her Majesty's General Register . en.
5. Book: Löfvenberg, Mattias Teodor . Contributions to Middle English Lexicography and Etymology . 1946 . C.W.K. Gleerup . 19 . en.