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Definition of Moleskins
1. moleskin [n] - See also: moleskin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Moleskins
Literary usage of Moleskins
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Illustrated Magazine (1886)
"Mr. moleskins thought there was a hostelry round the corner, and his surmise
proved to be correct. The young lady behind the bar must have been a ..."
2. The Export merchant shippers of London [afterw.] The Export merchant by Export merchant shippers (1882)
"(and moleskins) Henry, A. & S. & Co. ... Co. (and moleskins) Muter, James
Whitehead & Sandbach (brocades, lawns, &c. ..."
3. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1857)
"... "velveteens;" "moleskins;" " dreadnaughts ;" and " repellent moleskins."
The collecter asse.ssed the duties upon these several fabrics at 2-1 per cent, ..."
4. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1892)
"The man wore moleskins, but what are moleskins to a little dog who makes a light
afternoon meal of a bedroom door 1 Before any one of the three knew very ..."
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