shearling

noun

shear·​ling ˈshir-liŋ How to pronounce shearling (audio)
: skin from a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on

Examples of shearling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each piece is crafted from the finest materials: wool, cashmere, silk, leather, shearling and the like. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024 Brody leveraged the quality of Bally’s archives and it fabrics, employing the finest wools, leathers and shearlings for comfy pullovers, peacoats, aviator and bomber styles. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024 Photographed by Norman Jean Roy, Vogue, August 2010 Caroline Trentini wears an Isabel Marant tee and Elise Øverland leather pants with Marni gloves, Antonio Berardi shearling boots and jacket. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 June 2024 Wool felt, shearling, cork What to Know About Birkenstocks Style and season Birkenstocks come in a variety of styles, including the classic two-strap Arizona sandals or the more covering Boston clogs. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for shearling 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shearling was in the 14th century

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“Shearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shearling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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