swanskin

American  

[swon-skin] / ˈswɒnˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a swan, with the feathers on.

2. a closely woven twill-weave flannel for work clothes.

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swanskin British  

/ ˈswɒnˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a swan with the feathers attached

2. a fine twill-weave flannel fabric

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Etymology

Origin of swanskin

First recorded in 1600–10; swan ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

The theme of Tempest is repeated in miniature form�as the entwined lovers on the Bay of Naples�on one of the seven swanskin fans.

From Time Magazine Archive

And inside that cage was a small bird, like none Hazel had ever seen, as gleaming white as the feathers of the swanskin.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

There was a swanskin, and you thought it might make you beautiful.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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

From The King of Ireland's Son by Colum, Padraic

“He’ll look aroun’ an’ see nothing in those camp but one piece of swanskin, ol’ dry swanskin, all eat clean of meat.

From The Young Alaskans on the Trail by Hough, Emerson