Available Definitions:
1) a. - Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.
2) a. - Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees.
3) a. - Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative.
4) a. - Niggardly; penurious.