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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skiveren, n. [Of uncertain origin and meaning, but prob. related to mod. Eng. skiver v.2 ‘to cut or pare (leather)’, and skive v.1 ‘to split or cut (leather, rubber, etc.) into slices or strips’ (OED).] ? An article made of leather; ? a glove. —1691 Foulis Acc. Bk. 132.
To buy a pair skiverens
