wolfskin
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6.4
- noun
- /ˈwʊlfˌskɪn/
:
piel de lobo
- She had two wolfskins, and the white beaded tunic Old Grandmother had made for her.
- wolfskin cloak
- wore a wolfskin
They acted as light skirmishers who carried javelins, a short sword, a round shield, and wore bronze helmets or wolfskin caps.
- They acted as light skirmishers who carried javelins, a short sword, a round shield, and wore bronze helmets or wolfskin caps.
Examples
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She was standing near the chair where Medicine Wolf had draped the wolfskin so that it would begin to dry out.
Fiction book (1992) -
Under her wool coat, Medicine Wolf had put on her wolfskin for good luck.
Fiction book (1992) -
She could go back to wearing her tunic and her wolfskin.
Fiction book (1992) -
"I have a fine wolfskin with my bedding in the hold," she told Chiad in a bored voice.
Fiction book (1992) -
She wore the white wolfskin draped over her shoulder, her medicine bag around her neck.
Fiction book (1992) -
She wore a beautiful wolfskin cloak to keep warm during the winter festival.
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The craftsman skillfully stitched the wolfskin into a stunning jacket.
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He laid the wolfskin rug in front of the fireplace for extra comfort.
Synonyms
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1.0
Soft thick hair that covers some animals or the material used for warm coats
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2.5
A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather
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6.6
An animal skin with the fur still attached
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2.0
The outer layer of an animal's body that people remove and use for leather or fur
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Morphology
Etymology
The word wolfskin is simply wolf + skin, meaning 'skin of a wolf'. People once wore wolfskins for warmth or to show bravery, so wolfskin still means the wolf's skin or fur used for clothing or decoration.