Yakskin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The pelt or hide of a yak; leather made from yak hides. countable, uncountable

    "[…] there was greater ease in avoiding a scene since wine and fruit were now on offer, having been unpacked by the marching party, stocky Tibetans in sheepskins, fur hats, and yakskin boots."

Example

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"[…] there was greater ease in avoiding a scene since wine and fruit were now on offer, having been unpacked by the marching party, stocky Tibetans in sheepskins, fur hats, and yakskin boots."

Etymology

From yak + skin.

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