Meaning & use
Dubbin
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A greasy, waxy substance used to soften, waterproof, and condition leather, especially boots.
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He rubbed dubbin into his old walking boots to keep them from cracking.
A good coat of dubbin will help leather shoes survive a wet winter.
A note on using this word
Primarily a British English term; the word's origin is uncertain but dates back several centuries in English usage.
Words with a similar meaning
leather grease
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