husk1

noun

• the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.
• a dry or rough outer layer or coating, especially when empty of its contents:the husks of dead bugs figurativeI expect whatever husk of a person emerges from the car to be sheet-white

verb

• 1 [with object] remove the husk or husks from.

• 2 [with direct speech] say something in a husky voice:“Help me,” husked Miles