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buckskin

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noun, often attributive buck·skin \-ˌskin\

Definition of buckskin

  1. 1a :  the skin of a buckb :  a soft pliable usually suede-finished leather

  2. 2a buckskins plural :  buckskin breechesb archaic :  a person dressed in buckskin; especially :  an early American backwoodsman

  3. 3 :  a horse of a light yellowish-dun color with black mane and tail

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First Known Use of buckskin

14th century

BUCKSKIN Defined for English Language Learners

buckskin

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Definition of buckskin for English Language Learners

  • : a soft type of leather that is made especially from the skin of a deer or similar animal

BUCKSKIN Defined for Kids

buckskin

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noun buck·skin \ˈbək-ˌskin\

Definition of buckskin for Students

  1. :  a soft flexible leather usually having a suede finish

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