"moslings" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Origin uncertain: perhaps from morsel + -ing. Etymology templates: {{uncertain|en|nocap=1}} uncertain, {{suffix|en|morsel|ing<id:gerund noun>}} morsel + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} moslings pl (plural only)
  1. (uncommon, possibly obsolete) Thin shreds of leather shaved off while dressing skins, which are bibulous and used for absorbing grease or oil. Tags: obsolete, plural, plural-only, possibly, uncommon
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