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.