1. (used in the plural) breeches made of buckskin
   "The frontiersman wore traditional buckskins"

1. Horse of a light yellowish dun colour with dark mane and tail
   "The buckskin's coat gleamed in the sunlight"
    
2. A soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin
   "The frontiersman wore a jacket made of buckskin"

Type of: breeches, breeks [UK, dialect], britches [informal], knee breeches, knee pants [N. Amer], knickerbockers, knickers [N. Amer], leather, mount, riding horse, saddle horse

Encyclopedia: Buckskins