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doeskin

noun doe·skin \ ˈdō-ˌskin \

Definition of doeskin

1 : the skin of does or leather made of it; also : soft leather from sheep- or lambskins
2 : a compact coating and sportswear fabric napped and felted for a smooth surface

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First Known Use of doeskin

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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