ETYM Old Eng. flees, AS. fleós; akin to Dutch flies, vlies.
1. A soft bulky deep-piled fabric, used chiefly for clothing.
2. The wool of a sheep or similar animal.
3. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
4. Outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
textiles Flächengebilde, dessen Zusammenhang durch die Faserhaftung gegeben ist.
(niederländ.)Schaffell, Rohwolle des Schafes. Siehe auch Goldenes Vlies.
1. To shear the wool from; SYN. shear.
2. Rip off; ask an unreasonable price