1894. R.Lydekker, `Marsupialia,' p. 63:
"The rat-kangaroos, often incorrectly spoken of as kangaroo-rats."
<hw>Kangaroo-skin</hw>, <i>n</i>. either the leather for the tanned hide, or the complete fur for rugs and wraps.
1806. `History of New South Wales' (1818), p. 258:
"The fitness of the kangaroo-skin for upper leathers will no doubt obtain preference over most of the imported leather, as it is in general lighter and equally durable."
1872. C. H. Eden, `My Wife and I in Queensland,' p. 106:
"I used always to strip and preserve the pelt, for it makes good and pretty door-mats, and is most useful for pouches, leggings, light-whips, or any purpose where you require something strong and yet neater than green hide. I have seen saddles covered with it, and kangaroo-skin boots are very lasting and good."
<hw>Kangaroo-tail Soup</hw>, <i>n</i>. soup made from the kangaroo-tail.
1820. W. C. Wentworth, `Description of New South Wales,' p. 58:
"The tail of the forest kangaroo in particular makes a soup which, both in richness and flavour, is far superior to any ox-tail soup ever tasted."