Shammy

['ʃæmɪ] or ['ʃæmi]

Definition

(n.) The chamois.

(n.) A soft, pliant leather, prepared originally from the skin of the chamois, but now made also from the skin of the sheep, goat, kid, deer, and calf. See Shamoying.

Editor: Miriam

Definition

same as Chamois.—v.t. Sham′oy to prepare leather by working oil into the skin.—n. Sham′oying.

Editor: Manuel