sealskinn.adj.
/ˈsiːlskɪn/, U.S. /ˈsi(ə)lˌskɪn/ A. n.
1.
a. The skin of any of the Fur Seals, prepared for use as a garment, for the covering of a box, etc.
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society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > skin or hide > skin with hair attached or fur > [noun] > of seal
sealskin1325
jacka1795
seal1886
seal-fur1894
pin seal1906
Lakoda1969
1325–6 in F. R. Chapman Sacrist Rolls Ely (1907) II. 55 In selisskymys empt. ad easdem [campanas].
1397–8 in J. R. Boyle Early Hist. Town & Port of Hedon (1895) App. p. cvii Et soluti pro iiij. sele skynnes pro cooperturis, vij.d.
1511–12 in J. B. Paul Accts. Treasurer Scotl. (1902) IV. 201 The dichteyne of ane selk skyne.
c1550 Complaynt Scotl. (1979) vi. 48 Tentis..of selcht skynnis.
1594 T. Nashe Vnfortunate Traveller sig. N3 Hys breast and his belly with seale skins they grated ouer.
1610 Althorp MS. in J. N. Simpkinson Washingtons (1860) App. 6 3 hampers for the plate covered with sayle skinnes.
1631–2 Aberd. Acc. in Spalding Club Miscell. V. 149 For a trunk coverit with selches skyn.
1752 in W. Cramond Rec. Elgin (1903) I. 464 Ilk dozen selch or salt watter otter skins ditto 1s.
1776 A. Smith Inq. Wealth of Nations I. i. xi. 292 The price of raw hides is a good deal lower at present than it was a few years ago; owing probably to the taking off the duty upon seal skins . View more context for this quotation
1886 J. Ashby-Sterry Lazy Minstrel 45 A dainty young damsel is Pearl, Beclad in the softest of seal skin.
b. Applied to textile fabrics imitating the appearance of sealskin.
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [noun] > made in imitation of other fabrics > imitation animal skin
Kalmuck1860
sealskin1860
karakul cloth1894
seal-plush1896
1860 S. Jubb Hist. Shoddy-trade 53 Sealskins—These are a cloth made of mohair and other bright-haired materials.
1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 442 Sealskin Cloth. The yarn used for this kind of cloth is the finest kind of Mohair.
1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 450 Silk Sealskin, is a very beautiful patent textile, composed of Tussar Silk, and made in imitation of Sealskin Fur.
2. A garment made of sealskin.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [noun] > made from specific material > skin > types of
coney1855
sealskin1858
mutation mink1942
1858 Queen Victoria Let. 27 Feb. in Dearest Child (1964) 62 I am so glad you find the sealskin comfortable; it is a nice warm thing.
1873 Spectator 8 Feb. 167 Ladies who pride themselves on their ‘seal-skins’, and who enjoy the comfort of them.
B. adj.
Made of sealskin.
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society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > skin or hide > skin with hair attached or fur > [adjective] > made of specific fur or pelt
miniverc1400
ostrich skin1494
budgy1598
sealskinned1599
sealskin1769
leopard1772
marmot1865
leopard skin1895
monkeyc1896
nutria1920
1769 W. Falconer Universal Dict. Marine at Canoe The Indian's seal-skin jacket.
1837 J. G. Lockhart Mem. Life Scott (1839) VII. 187 A pleasant sight it was to see the gallant old gentleman in his seal-skin cap and short green jacket.
1880 H. W. Elliott Rep. Seal Island Alaska (1884) 80 Seal-skin sacques.
Derivatives
ˈsealskinned adj.
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society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > skin or hide > skin with hair attached or fur > [adjective] > made of specific fur or pelt
miniverc1400
ostrich skin1494
budgy1598
sealskinned1599
sealskin1769
leopard1772
marmot1865
leopard skin1895
monkeyc1896
nutria1920
1599 T. Nashe Lenten Stuffe 66 His seale-skind riueld lippes.
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