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ˈdʌb ɪn; -ɪŋdub·bin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dubbinnoun

    tallow mixed with oil; used to make leather soft and waterproof

Wiktionary

  1. dubbinnoun

    A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften leather, and make it waterproof.

Wikipedia

  1. Dubbin

    Dubbin (also known as “dubbing” in the USA) is a traditional product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. Dubbin has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather goods. It is different from saddle soap used to clean and lightly condition leather, or shoe polish, which is used to impart shine and colour to it. Dubbin can be made with beeswax; fish oil; and lard, and can also include mink oil. The name dubbin is a contraction of the gerund dubbing, describing the action of applying the wax to leather.

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  1. dubbin

    Dubbin is a type of wax product that is used to soften, condition, and waterproof leather and other materials. It is often used on items such as shoes, bags, and jackets to protect against water damage and to extend their lifespan.

Wikidata

  1. Dubbin

    Dubbin is a wax product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather and other materials. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. It is different from shoe polish, which is used to impart shine and colour to leather. Dubbin has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather boots. The name dubbin is a contraction of the gerund dubbing, describing the action of applying the wax to leather.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. DUBBIN

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dubbin is ranked #145220 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Dubbin surname appeared 114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Dubbin.

    94.7% or 108 total occurrences were White.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dubbin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dubbin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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