oilskin

English

/ˈɔɪl.skɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  • A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
  • (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.

Etymology

Compound from English oil + English skin.

Origin

English

skin

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