doeskin

noun

doe·​skin ˈdō-ˌskin 

1

: the skin of does or leather made of it

also : soft leather from sheep- or lambskins

2

: a compact coating and sportswear fabric napped and felted for a smooth surface

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

doeskin

noun

doe·​skin ˈdō-ˌskin 

1

: the skin of does or leather made of it

also : soft leather from sheepskins or lambskins

2

: a soft smooth firm cloth