n. [ Gr. &unr_; an arranging, arrangement (fr. &unr_; to arrange) + &unr_; a skin, from &unr_; to skin: cf. F. taxidermie. See Tactics, Tear, v. t. ] The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets. [ 1913 Webster ]