sealskin (selskin)

[ selskinn, selaskinn = Dan. sælskind; as seall + skin.] The skin of a seal, tanned or otherwise dre ed as material for clothing (as boots, shoes, and caps), and for many other uses; especially, the prepared fur of the fur-seal, used for women's jackets or sacks; by extension, a garment made of this fur. - Sealskin cloth, a cloth made of mohair with a nap, and dyed to resemble the fur of the seal: used by women for outdoor garments. sea-lungs (sē'lungz), n. A comb-jelly; a ctenophoran or comb-bearer: so called from the alternate contraction and expansion, as if breathing. See cuts under Saccatæ. sea-lungwort (sē'lung" wėrt), n. See Mertensia. seal-waxt (sēl'waks), n. Same as sealing - wax. Your organs are not so dull that I should inform you 'tis an inch, Sir, of red seal - wax . Sterne, Tristram Shandy, ii. 2. sealwort (sēl'wert), n. The Solomon's-seal, Polygonatum multiflorum , and perhaps other species.