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MOLESKIN , a See also: term employed not only for the skin of a mole but also, from a real or fancied resemblance, for a stout heavy See also: cotton fabric of leathery consistence See also: woven as a satin See also: twill on a strong warp
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It is shorn before being dyed or bleached
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Being of an exceedingly durable and economical texture, it has been much worn by working-men, especially outdoor labourers
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It is also used for See also: gun-cases, See also: carriage-covers, and several purposes in which a fabric capable of resisting rough usage is desirable
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