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dubbin

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbɪn/

British
Definition of dubbin

noun

[mass noun]
  • prepared grease used for softening and waterproofing leather.

verb (dubbins, dubbining, dubbined)

[with object]
  • apply dubbin to (leather): (as adjective dubbined)a player dressed in old baggy shorts and dubbined boots

Origin:

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

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