During that time, the captain of the San Antonio turned his ship around and sailed back to Spain â taking a good deal of the supplies with him. Magellan's fleet left Spain on Aug. 10, 1519. The ships passed through the Strait of Magellan on Oct. 21, 1520. Magellan was killed in the Philippines on April 27, 1521. The remaining two ships returned to Spain in September 1522 â three years and a month since the journey began.
plural sheepskins. Learner's definition of SHEEPSKIN. 1. [count, noncount] a : the skin of a sheep usually with the wool still on it. b : a type of leather made from the skin of a sheep. a bag/coat made of sheepskin.
German moleskin under magnification. Moleskin is a heavy cotton fabric, woven and then sheared to create a short, soft pile on one side. In feel and appearance its nap is similar to felt or chamois, but less plush than velour. The word is also used for clothing made from this fabric, as well as adhesive pads stuck to the skin to prevent blisters.