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sealskin

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seal·skin  (slskn)
n.
1. The pelt or fur, especially the underfur, of a seal.
2. A garment made of sealskin.
sealskin [ˈsiːlˌskɪn]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles)
a.  the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown
b.  (as modifier) a sealskin coat
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment made of this skin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sealskin - the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"
seal
fur, pelt - the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
2.sealskin - a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
Translations
sealskin [ˈsiːlskɪn] N → piel f de foca
sealskin [ˈsiːlskɪn] n → peau f de phoque
sealskin [ˈsiːlˌskɪn] n → pelle f di foca
sealskin [ˈsiːlˌskɪn] n → pelle f di foca


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A little fearfully now, Pollyanna felt her way to these bags, selected a nice fat soft one (it contained Miss Polly's sealskin coat) for a bed; and a thinner one to be doubled up for a pillow, and still another (which was so thin it seemed almost empty) for a covering.
Pollyanna by Porter, Eleanor H. View in context
In winter she wore a sealskin coat and cap, and she and Mr.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
I asked gaily, and she would be certain to reply, 'I'm thinking we'd better take it to the bank and get the money,' for she always felt surer of money than of cheques; so to the bank we went ('Two tens, and the rest in gold'), and thence straightway (by cab) to the place where you buy sealskin coats for middling old ladies.
Margaret Ogilvy by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
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