Skiver

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Skiver \Skiv"er\, n. [Cf. {Skewer}, {Shiver} a fragment.]
     1. An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin,
        tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed. It is used for hat
        linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc.
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     2. The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or
        skins, as sheepskins.
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