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swan⋅skin

  [swon-skin]
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–noun
1. the skin of a swan, with the feathers on.
2. a closely woven twill-weave flannel for work clothes.
Origin:
1600–10; swan 1 + skin
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swan·skin   (swŏn'skĭn')   
n.  

  1. The skin of a swan with the feathers attached.

  2. Any of several flannel or cotton fabrics with a soft nap.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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