Doeskin

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounLeather from the skin of a female deer or sheep.

2.nounThe 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."

3.noun(chiefly in the plural) A glove made of doeskin leather.

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

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

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