slicker †

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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an oilskin raincoat.

Quotations

1911-14

I had a Mexican saddle; my pack fastened behind and a slicker (oilskin coat) in front.

1957

The agreement also provides for seniority, free slickers for underground, and sets the board at $2.50 during life of the contract.