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Synonyms of oilskin
a coat made of water-resistant material
- the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain
Synonyms for oilskin
- mac
- (or mack)
- [British],
- mackintosh
- (also macintosh)
- [chiefly British],
- raincoat,
- slicker,
- waterproof
- [chiefly British]
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The first known use of oilskin was circa 1775
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