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swanskin

[ swon-skin ]

noun

  1. the skin of a swan, with the feathers on.
  2. a closely woven twill-weave flannel for work clothes.


swanskin

/ ˈswɒnˌskɪn /

noun

  1. the skin of a swan with the feathers attached
  2. a fine twill-weave flannel fabric
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of swanskin1

First recorded in 1600–10; swan 1 + skin
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Example Sentences

I have got a swanskin waistcoat,—a most attractive external.

But you must hide the swanskin that belongs to the youngest maiden.

Then he came from where he was hiding and gave her the swanskin.

Now that she had the swanskin she was able to transform herself.

The one who carried the green scarf left her swanskin under a bush.

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