buckskin


buck·skin

noun, often attributive \-ˌskin\

Definition of BUCKSKIN

1
a : the skin of a buck b : a soft pliable usually suede-finished leather
2
a plural : buckskin breeches b archaic : a person dressed in buckskin; especially : an early American backwoodsman
3
: a horse of a light yellowish-dun color with black mane and tail

First Known Use of BUCKSKIN

14th century

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