buckskins

buck·skin

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Definitions of buckskins word

noun plural buckskins (in the US and Canada) breeches, shoes, or a suit of buckskin 2
noun buckskins the skin of a buck or deer. 1
noun buckskins a strong, soft, yellowish or grayish leather, originally prepared from deerskins, now usually from sheepskins. 1
noun buckskins buckskins, breeches or shoes made of buckskin. 1
noun buckskins a stiff, firm, starched cotton cloth with a smooth surface and napped back. 1
noun buckskins a sturdy wool fabric constructed in satin weave, napped and cropped short to provide a smooth finish, and used in the manufacture of outer garments. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at buck1, skin

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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