Doeskin Definition

dōskĭn
noun
The skin of a female deer.
Webster's New World
Leather made from this or, now usually, from lambskin.
Webster's New World
A fine, soft, smooth woolen cloth with a slight nap, used for suits, sportswear, etc.
Webster's New World
A densely napped finish for certain woolen fabrics, such as flannel.
American Heritage

(countable) The hide of a doe, as opposed to a buck.

Frequently, doeskins had a higher value in trade than the skins of bucks, as they were considered of finer quality.
Wiktionary
adjective
Manufactured from doeskin.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Doeskin

Noun

Singular:
doeskin
Plural:
doeskins

Origin of Doeskin

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