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Definition of buckskins

buckskins

/ˈbʌkˌskɪnz/
buck · skins
Plural:buckskins
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• noun

1

Breeches, trousers, or a suit of clothing made from soft, yellowish or grayish leather prepared from the hide of a buck or sheep.

Example

"The frontier scout wore fringed buckskins that protected him from the thorny brush."

2

Plural form of buckskin; soft, pliable leather skins made from the hide of a male deer or sheepskin.

Example

"Traders at the outpost exchanged iron tools for bundles of cured buckskins."

3

North American Plural form of buckskin; horses having a yellowish or tan coat with a black mane, tail, and lower legs.

Example

"The rancher raised a prized herd of buckskins known for their stamina on mountain trails."

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• Nearby Words

buckling
buckshot
buckskin
buckskins
buckthorn
bucktooth
bucktoothed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'buck' (from Old English 'bucca', meaning male deer or goat) and 'skin' (from Old Norse 'skinn', meaning animal hide).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buckskins. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buckskins
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