woolskin

noun

wool·​skin ˈwu̇l-ˌskin How to pronounce woolskin (audio)
: a sheepskin having the wool still on it

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The first was a pair of Hermès Oran woolskin sandals, which retail for a cool $860. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woolskin was in the 15th century

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“Woolskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woolskin. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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