sealskin
Americannoun
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the skin of a seal.
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the skin or fur of the fur seal when prepared for making garments or leather items.
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a garment or article made of this fur.
adjective
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the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown
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( as modifier )
a sealskin coat
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a garment made of this skin
Etymology
Origin of sealskin
First recorded in 1275–1325, sealskin is from the Middle English word seleskin. See seal 2, skin
Example Sentences
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"I communicate with Nuuk from this tablet," Mathiassen said, pulling off her sealskin mittens to turn on the device.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Because of extensive hunting for their sealskin, these seals had been declared extinct in the early 20th century.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022
Iniut communities were exempted from the ban, but much of the market for sealskin evaporated, making the exemptions meaningless.
From The Guardian ● May 11, 2017
Recall petitioners noted two sealskin vests made by one of the mayor’s daughters that were bought by the borough for $7,000 as gifts for the governor and lieutenant governor.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2016
Buried un-der his sealskin robes, his father sat before the brazier with his brothers on either side of him.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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