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OILSKIN

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oil⋅skin

  [oil-skin]
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–noun
1. a cotton fabric made waterproof by treatment with oil and used for rain gear and fishermen's clothing.
2. a piece of this.
3. Often, oilskins, a garment made of this, esp. a long, full-cut raincoat or a loose-fitting suit of pants and jacket as worn by sailors for protection against rain.
Origin:
1805–15; oil + skin
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L.L.Bean Outerwear
Keep Warm and Dry in Even the Worst Weather. 100% Guaranteed.
www.LLBean.com
Oilskin & Canvas Coats
Quality oilskin and canvas coats at discount prices.
www.downunderweb.com
oil·skin   (oil'skĭn')   
n.  

  1. Cloth treated with oil to make it waterproof.

  2. A garment made of oilskin.

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