noun
fleece
flihys
noun
1
The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
"The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring."
2
A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
"She pulled on a fleece before heading out into the cold."
verb
1
(informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.
"The mechanic fleeced him for a repair he didn't even need."
How to Use Fleece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheep's wool coat, the soft fabric named after it, or (informally) to swindle someone out of money.
Common pairings
fleece jacket
sheep's fleece
fleece someone out of money
Word Forms
fleeced past tense, fleeces plural, fleeces singular
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Etymology
From Old English fleos, referring to a sheep's coat of wool.