doeskin

doeskin
/doh"skin'/, n.
1. the skin of a doe.
2. leather made from this.
3. doeskins, soft leather gloves made of sheepskin.
4. a closely woven woolen cloth made with a satin or a small twill weave.
adj.
5. made of doeskin.
[1425-75; late ME doskin. See DOE, SKIN]

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