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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEARING-SKIN, n. (See quots.)Ork. 1920 J. Firth Reminisc. Ork. Par. (1922) 16:
To protect her clothes in this work [carrying dung] each woman was provided with a “bearing-skin,” which consisted of a tanned sheep's hide with the wool on, the wool side being worn next the dress. Sometimes this article was composed of gloy bands or bent bands made in the form of a mat and woven in the same manner as the caisie, but called a bearing-skin nevertheless.Cai.3 1931:
Bearing-skin, sheep skin worn on back below “caisie” [q.v.] to protect clothing.
