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Webster 1913 Edition

Skiver

Skiv′er

,
Noun.
[Cf.
Skewer
,
Shiver
a fragment.]
1.
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.
2.
The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or skins, as sheepskins.

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