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The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
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A diploma.
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The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.
Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence
At night he slept on his own sheepskin rug in the corner of our bedroom.
Poshtins (sheepskin clothing) and the many varieties of camel and goat's hair-cloth which, under the name of " barak," " karak," &c., are manu factured in the northern districts, are still the chief local products of that part of Afghanistan.
In cold weather Pathans and other border residents wear posteens, sleeved coats made of sheepskin with the woolly side in.
The shepherds, rudely clad in a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool outside, and leather breeches, and loosely wrapped in a woollen mantle or blanket, are among the most striking objects in a Spanish landscape, especially on the table-land.
Thus at Ozieri the men wear ordinary jackets and trousers with a velvet waistcoat; the shepherds of the Sulcis wear short black trousers without kilt and heavy black sheepskin coats, and the two rows of waistcoat buttons are generally silver or copper coins.
The kulah, or hat, is of cloth or sheepskin on a frame of pasteboard.
Star performers included £ 10 ballet wrap cardigans, and a £ 30 faux sheepskin jacket.
Can I ask if you found the sheepskin noseband helpful?
Traces of a wooden scabbard with a sheepskin lining were still adhering to the blade.
The shop will also accept your used sheepskin or leather coat in part exchange for a new one.
It's definitely a hit, so we'll be buying a whole sheepskin for them soon.
All of Celtic sheepskin's huge range of Celt boots are made in Newquay from 100% real sheepskin.
Despite our modern homes with central heating, there's still nothing like slipping your feet into soft sheepskin first thing in the morning.
All our covers are manufactured using genuine medical grade sheepskin.
Fully lined in plush, luxurious sheepskin and cuffed with woven braid.
We also offer quality sheepskin slippers, boots and gloves & mittens for the whole family.
Then came a cart, and behind that walked an old, bandy- legged domestic serf in a peaked cap and sheepskin coat.
With a pair of felt boots on his thin bony legs, and keeping on a worn, nankeen-covered, sheepskin coat, the traveler sat down on the sofa, leaned back his big head with its broad temples and close-cropped hair, and looked at Bezukhov.
He wore a fine, dark-blue, silk-lined cloth coat over a sheepskin.
Involuntarily he noticed a Georgian or Armenian family consisting of a very handsome old man of Oriental type, wearing a new, cloth- covered, sheepskin coat and new boots, an old woman of similar type, and a young woman.
Denisov in a felt cloak and a sheepskin cap from which the rain ran down was riding a thin thoroughbred horse with sunken sides.
Beside Denisov rode an esaul, * Denisov's fellow worker, also in felt cloak and sheepskin cap, and riding a large sleek Don horse.
It 's definitely a hit, so we'll be buying a whole sheepskin for them soon.
All of Celtic Sheepskin 's huge range of Celt boots are made in Newquay from 100% real sheepskin.
Despite our modern homes with central heating, there 's still nothing like slipping your feet into soft sheepskin first thing in the morning.
This means there are more settings for you to tweak than you could shake a sheepskin coat at.
All the sheepskin cushion covers are easily removed for dry cleaning.
Made from 100% sheepskin wool each rug design is exclusive.
While the faux fur is standard on the Casita' condos, they are also available with faux sheepskin.
When the cat condo is covered with the faux sheepskin, it is listed as the Bungalow style.
You'll also come across cow- and sheepskin coats, but pay close attention to the texture.
Motorcycle jackets are also available in goatskin, lambskin, sheepskin, or buffalo hide leathers.
If you're looking for a special, custom design, Gray Knives offers wallets with special features such as sheepskin lining, special leathers, cover pockets, and more.
To gain maximum benefit from the sheepskin design, then, it's recommended that they be worn with bare feet.
Baja Boots are insanely comfortable boots that have sheepskin lining and leather trim.
Authentic Uggs are made with high quality materials, including grade-A or twin face sheepskin.
In 1978, Smith began what would become the international footwear sensation by stitching sheepskin boots for surfers to slip into after coming out of the water.
Sheepskin uppers and luxurious fleece linings are the trademark components of every pair.
The Summit is a smooth combination of water resistant leather and sheepskin.
The boot uppers are leather and sheepskin, and come in black or obsidian.
The pretty sheepskin outers come in brown, baby pink, or baby blue.
With the famous sheepskin outers and fleece linings, these boots not only feel great, they look wonderful.
Same quality sheepskin, same cozy lining - just a different cut for a different look.
These loafers have sheepskin linings and suede or leather uppers.
Wrap your baby's feet in these plush sheepskin gems.
Each Classic Short Boot includes a lining of soft fleece and outers made from quality sheepskin leather.
Sheepskin wraps all the way around these shoes, and the Victor is available in three shades.
The Cambridge is a sleek leather and sheepskin clog.
The sheepskin and leather uppers compliment the warm fleece lining.
The uppers consist of suede or leather that is laminated to sheepskin to give your entire foot a soft, cushioned experience.