Definition of "dubbin" []

• An application of tallow and oil for dressing leather. (noun)

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• "I only 'ad a little wound in me' and, an 'I used ter plug it wi' dubbin 'an' boot-polish ter keep it raw."
• "Your tent boy will grease these every day with "dubbin," of which you want a good supply."
• "Oh, and dubbin, i hear from koreans that the best korean is out by me in the far reaches of eastern Queens. i am investigating further; more to come."