plebeskin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Any of various clothing items (blouse, overcoat or trousers) issued to a new cadet at a military academy.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plebeskin” mean?
Any of various clothing items (blouse, overcoat or trousers) issued to a new cadet at a military academy.
Is “plebeskin” formal or informal?
plebeskin is generally dated, slang.