oilskin

From oil +‎ skin.

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/

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oilskin (countable and uncountable, plural oilskins)

1. Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
2. A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
   • 1914, Jack London, The Mutiny of the Elsinore:

     Larry, to- day, had on two vests, two coats, and an overcoat, with his oilskin outside of that.

1. • 1917, Thomas Sigismund Stribling, The Cruise of the Dry Dock, The Last of the Vulcan:

     He was preparing to venture out again, when Gaskin opened a locker and brought out an oilskin.
     “Hit'll 'elp you keep dry, sir,” holding up the garment.

2. (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.

   Synonym: oilies

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