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capeskin

(kāp′skin′)

noun

fine leather, made from sheepskin, used esp. for gloves

Origin: orig. made from the skin of goats from the Cape of Good Hope

See capeskin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Soft leather made from sheepskin, used especially for gloves.

Origin:

Origin: After Cape of Good Hope

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