moleskin

[ mohl-skin ]

/ ˈmoʊlˌskɪn /

the soft, deep-gray, fragile fur of the mole.

a strong and heavy napped, twilled cotton fabric used for sportswear and work clothing.

moleskins, a garment, especially trousers, of this fabric.

a soft, usually adhesive-backed fabric applied to the feet or other areas of the body to prevent irritation or abrasion.

Origin of moleskin

First recorded in 1660–70; mole¹ + skin

She had on a moleskin hat, close fitting to her glossy head.

The Kingdom Round the Corner |Coningsby Dawson
These consisted of a pair of moleskin trousers, a pair of chaps, a buckskin shirt and a battered Stetson hat.

The Story of the Foss River Ranch |Ridgwell Cullum
Leggings of moleskin (or some other strong, pliable cloth) large enough to push the foot through protect the legs.

Packing and Portaging |Dillon Wallace
She especially admired the soft sweep of Elinor's long stole of moleskin.

The Heart of Arethusa |Francis Barton Fox

From half-past eight till six, he must ‘file and chip vigorously in a moleskin suit and infernally dirty.’

Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin |Robert Louis Stevenson

moleskin

/ (ˈməʊlˌskɪn) /

the dark grey dense velvety pelt of a mole, used as a fur

a hard-wearing cotton fabric of twill weave used for work clothes, etc

(modifier) made from moleskin a moleskin waistcoat