woolskin

noun

wool·​skin ˈwu̇l-ˌskin How to pronounce woolskin (audio)
: a sheepskin having the wool still on it

Examples of woolskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The first was a pair of Hermès Oran woolskin sandals, which retail for a cool $860. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woolskin was in the 15th century

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“Woolskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woolskin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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