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dubbins

dubbins is the plural of dubbin.

Meaning of dubbin

Noun

dubbin (countable and uncountable, plural dubbins)

  1. A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften leather, and make it waterproof.
    • He brought me a pail and a stool, and held out the round tin of dubbin for me to grease the teats.1978, André Brink, Rumours of Rain, Vintage, published 2000, page 295

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Questions about dubbins

What is dubbins the plural of?
Dubbins is the plural of dubbin.

Words near dubbins in the dictionary

  1. dubbined
  2. dubbing
  3. dubbing up
  4. dubbings
  5. dubbining
  6. dubbins
  7. dubble
  8. dubbo
  9. dubbos
  10. dubbs
  11. dubby

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