greasy wool

noun

untreated wool, still retaining the lanolin, which is used for waterproof clothing

He wore the American farmer's customary outfit of rough brown pants, hickory shirt, and greasy wool hat.

He wore the American farmer's customary outfit of rough brown pants, hickory shirt and greasy wool hat.

What between prime old whiskey inside and greasy wool outside I dodged a probable attack of pneumonia.

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