Question

what do you mean by leprous hide

Answer 1

Leprous means ‘skin’ or ‘hide’ which refers to the skin of a leprosy patient.

They are affected by a long-term bacterium named Mycobacterium leprae.

It mainly affects the skin, nose, eyes, nerves and the upper respiratory tracks.

It also causes nerve damage, muscular weakness, and skin sores.

These bacteria are spread through airborne droplets.

Answer 2

leprous — covered with scales
Hide — the strong thick outer skin