doeskin

[ doh-skin ]

/ ˈdoʊˌskɪn /

the skin of a doe.

leather made from this.

doeskins, soft leather gloves made of sheepskin.

a closely woven woolen cloth made with a satin or a small twill weave.

made of doeskin.

Origin of doeskin

First recorded in 1425–75, doeskin is from the late Middle English word doskin. See doe, skin

She had on a doeskin dress that Sun Woman had given her, and she had done up her two blond braids the way she always had.

Shaman |Robert Shea
Then slowly he removed his war bonnet, put aside his staff, and began to untie the thongs of his doeskin shirt.

Kiddie the Scout |Robert Leighton
When all had been cut away, he placed them in the doeskin pouch that hung at his belt.

Hawk Eye |David Cory
He wore no decoration in his button-hole, and doeskin gloves concealed his hands.

A Start in Life |Honore de Balzac

The maiden was attired in a doeskin gown set with elk's teeth like ivory.

Old Indian Days |[AKA Ohiyesa], Charles A. Eastman

doeskin

/ (ˈdəʊˌskɪn) /

the skin of a deer, lamb, or sheep

a very supple leather made from this skin and used esp for gloves

a heavy smooth satin-weave or twill-weave cloth

(modifier) made of doeskin