doeskin
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doe·skin
 (dō′skĭn′)n.
1.
a. The skin of a doe.
b. Soft leather made from the skin of a deer, lamb, or goat, used especially for gloves.
2. A fine, soft, smooth woolen fabric.
3. A densely napped finish for certain woolen fabrics, such as flannel.
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doeskin
(ËdÉÊËskɪn)n
1. (Textiles) the skin of a deer, lamb, or sheep
2. (Textiles) a very supple leather made from this skin and used esp for gloves
3. (Textiles) a heavy smooth satin-weave or twill-weave cloth
4. (Textiles) (modifier) made of doeskin
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doe•skin
(ˈdoʊˌskɪn)n.
1. the skin of a doe.
2. soft leather made from this or from sheepskin or lambskin, often used for gloves, jackets, etc.
3. any of various fabrics with a napped, suedelike finish, used esp. for coats, suits, and sportswear.
[1425–75]
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Noun | 1. | doeskin - soft leather from deerskin or lambskin leather - an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning |
2. | doeskin - a fine smooth soft woolen fabric |
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doeskin
n → Rehfell nt; (treated) → Rehleder nt
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