DUBBIN


Meaning of DUBBIN in English

[ 'dʌbɪn ]

Brit.

■ noun prepared grease used for softening and waterproofing leather.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) apply ~ to (leather).

Origin

C19: alt. of ~g , pres. participle of dub 1 (sense 4).

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