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dubbin

Syllabification: (dub·bin)
Pronunciation: /ˈdəbin/
British
Definition of dubbin

noun

  • prepared grease used for softening and waterproofing leather.

verb (dubbins, dubbining, dubbined)

[with object]
  • apply dubbin to (leather).

Origin:

early 19th century: alteration of dubbing, present participle of dub1 (sense 3)

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