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plural of skiver n. An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin, tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed. It is used for hat linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc. n. The cutting tool or machine used in split…

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  1. plural of skiver n. An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin, tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed. It is used for hat linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc. n. The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or skins, as sheepskins.