swanskin

[swon-skin]

noun

the skin of a swan, with the feathers on.

a closely woven twill-weave flannel for work clothes.

Origin of swanskin

First recorded in 1600–10; swan¹ + skin

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Examples from the Web for swanskin

Historical Examples of swanskin

I have got a swanskin waistcoat,—a most attractive external.
Letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Vol. I (of 2)
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
But you must hide the swanskin that belongs to the youngest maiden.
The King of Ireland's Son
Padraic Colum
The one who carried the green scarf left her swanskin under a bush.
The King of Ireland's Son
Padraic Colum
Then he came from where he was hiding and gave her the swanskin.
The King of Ireland's Son
Padraic Colum
Now that she had the swanskin she was able to transform herself.
The King of Ireland's Son
Padraic Colum

British Dictionary definitions for swanskin

swanskin

noun

the skin of a swan with the feathers attached

a fine twill-weave flannel fabric

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