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Definition of deerskin

deerskin

/ˈdɪər.skɪn/
deer · skin
Plural:deerskins
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deerskin Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Made from the hide or leather of a deer.

Example

"She wore a pair of soft deerskin gloves to protect her hands while gardening."

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• noun

1

The hide of a deer, or supple leather made from it.

Example

"The artisan crafted a durable pouch out of tanned deerskin."

2

A garment made from the leather or hide of a deer (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The historical reenactor wore traditional fringed deerskins during the frontier demonstration."

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• Rhymes for deerskin

• Nearby Words

deerberry
deere
deerfly
deerskin
deerstalker
deescalate
deescalation

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English der-skin, a compound formed from deer (from Old English dēor) and skin (from Old Norse skinn).

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