coonskin
[koon-skin]
noun
the pelt of a raccoon.
an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.
adjective
made of coonskin: a coonskin cap.
Origin of coonskin
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He said his name was "Coonskin," and Wisconsin the State of his nativity.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
"I think he'll walk the rest of the way, Coonskin," said Pod, referring to me.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
Coonskin spent the night lighting matches and hunting the pests.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
Coonskin began picketing the donkeys, and promised to follow.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
Next morning, to my surprise, Coonskin was the first to rise.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
coonskin
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