noun
- a waterproofing preparation made from oil and tallow, used to soften and preserve leather
Usage: British
Examples
- He applied dubbins to his hiking boots before the camping trip.
- The cobbler recommended dubbins to keep the leather supple.
- Regular use of dubbins will extend the life of your leather goods.
- She rubbed dubbins into her riding boots to waterproof them.
- The old jar of dubbins had hardened from years of storage.
- Military personnel often use dubbins to maintain their leather equipment.