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Meaning of doeskin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

doeskin

noun

Definitions

  1. Leather from the skin of a female deer or sheep.

  2. The hide of a doe, as opposed to a buck.

    Example: Frequently, doeskins had a higher value in trade than the skins of bucks, as they were considered of finer quality.

  3. (chiefly in the plural) A glove made of doeskin leather.

    Example: Elizabeth accidentally left her doeskins on the pew at Sunday service.

  4. A very soft, close-napped fabric, especially of high quality.