noun
- Plural of dogskin; leather made from the skin of a dog, or fabric resembling it.
- Plural of dogskin; a type of glove made from dogskin leather.
Usage: Rarely used in modern English; primarily historical or specialized contexts.
Usage: Archaic; historical reference to a specific garment.
Examples
- The tailor specialized in fine dogskins for winter gloves.
- Historical records mention dogskins being traded in medieval markets.
- Dogskins were occasionally used in the manufacture of protective garments.