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Translations oilskins [ˈɔɪlˌskɪnz] npl → indumenti mpl di tela cerata oilskins [ˈɔɪlˌskɪnz] npl → indumenti mpl di tela cerata How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I was a youngster then, and suffering from weariness, cold, and imperfect oilskins which let water in at every seam. Several voices talked at once; he was dropped into a dark, heaving hole, where men in oilskins gave him a hot drink and took off his clothes, and he fell asleep. I think of the ruddy ruffian in his dripping oilskins, on deck day and night for our sakes, and once more I must needs take his part; but Miss Denison stops me before I can get out another word. |
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