dubbin

indénombrable

A noun referring to a mixture of tallow and oil used to soften and waterproof leather.

• 🇫🇷Substance composée de graisse et d'huile utilisée pour assouplir le cuir et le rendre imperméable à l'eau.

1. Leather treatment C1 formal british

   A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften and waterproof leather, especially for boots and shoes.

   • He applied dubbin to his new leather boots to protect them from the rain.
   • The old shoemaker recommended using dubbin to keep the leather supple.
   • After a long hike, she cleaned her boots and rubbed in some dubbin.

   🇫🇷Graisse pour cuir (dubbin)

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