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CIDE DICTIONARY

skiver

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Noun
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skiv=er

CIDE DICTIONARY

skivern. [Cf. Skewer, Shiver a fragment.].
  •  An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin, tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed. It is used for hat linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc.  [1913 Webster]
  •  The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or skins, as sheepskins.  [1913 Webster]

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