swanskin

[ swon-skin ]

noun

1. the skin of a swan, with the feathers on.
2. a closely woven twill-weave flannel for work clothes.

swanskin

/ ˈswɒnˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a swan with the feathers attached
2. a fine twill-weave flannel fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of swanskin¹

First recorded in 1600–10; swan ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

I have got a swanskin waistcoat,—a most attractive external.

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But you must hide the swanskin that belongs to the youngest maiden.

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Then he came from where he was hiding and gave her the swanskin.

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Now that she had the swanskin she was able to transform herself.

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The one who carried the green scarf left her swanskin under a bush.

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