Historical Clothing Terminology

noun a soft, yellowish or grayish leather made from the skin of a deer or similar animal

adjective made of buckskin or resembling buckskin

• The horse was adorned in a beautiful buckskin saddle.
• I love wearing my buckskin jacket when it gets cold.
• Check out his new buckskin boots, they're so cool!
• Her smooth buckskin voice captivated the audience.

noun a belt or girdle

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• She wore a cincture around her waist to complete her elegant evening gown.
• I found a cincture in the back of my closet that I never wear.
• Check out this cool cincture I found at the thrift store.
• The cincture of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders as he took on the new leadership role.

noun loose-fitting clothing worn for work or casual wear

• The kitchen staff disposed of the slops in the designated waste bin.
• I accidentally spilled my slops all over the floor.
• I can't believe you're wearing those slops to the party.
• His mind was filled with the slops of negative thoughts.