sealskin

noun

seal·​skin ˈsēl-ˌskin How to pronounce sealskin (audio)
Synonyms of sealskinnext
1
: the fur or pelt of a fur seal
2
: a garment (such as a jacket, coat, or cape) of sealskin
sealskin adjective

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Her sealskin confiscated from her, hidden or locked away, the selkie is trapped in her human form. — Jennifer Berney, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2023 The visitors admired the traditional regalia that whaling crews donned later in the day and participated in the blanket toss, with children jumping on the sealskin blanket and a few adults in the group helping hold it up. — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sealskin was in the 14th century

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sealskin

noun
seal·​skin ˈsē(ə)l-ˌskin How to pronounce sealskin (audio)
1
: the fur or pelt of a fur seal
2
: a garment (as a coat) of sealskin
sealskin adjective

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