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doeskin

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Leather from the skin of a female deer or sheep.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The hide of a doe, as opposed to a buck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Examples

  • Frequently, doeskins had a higher value in trade than the skins of bucks, as they were considered of finer quality.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A glove made of doeskin leather.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, in-plural

Examples

  • Elizabeth accidentally left her doeskins on the pew at Sunday service.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A very soft, close-napped fabric, especially of high quality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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5

noun

Meaning 5

a fine smooth soft woolen fabric

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile

6

noun

Meaning 6

soft leather from deerskin or lambskin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: leather

History

Etymology

From doe + skin.