1530s in the literal sense of "to strip (a sheep) of fleece," from fleece (n.). From 1570s in the figurative meaning "to cheat, swindle, strip of money." Related: Fleeced; fleecer; [..]

Fleecethe wool of a sheep, whether shorn off or still attached to the skin ( Deuteronomy 18:4 ; Job 31:20 ). The miracle of Gideon's fleece ( Judges 6:37-40 ) consisted in the dew having fallen a [..]

Fabric with a soft deep pile, usually from sheep. Also known as: Molleton, Vlies, Vello, El Paño Grueso y Suave, fleece

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Fleece is a synthetic fabric that is warm, stretchy, quick drying and made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other synthetic fibres.  First made at the Malden Mills in 1979 as 'Polar Fleece'.  Outside Gear Article: Fleece

A type of wool found on sheep, alpacas, goats and other animals. In nature, fleece has interlocking scales that cause it to form a warm mat next to the skin, keeping the animal warm and dry. Synthetic fleece mimics natural fleece, using the same interlocking fibers to create a soft, insulating, and often windproof fabric.

Can refer to polar fleece or to wool fleece.  Polar fleece

Fleece is a synthetic insulating material. It has a good warmth to weight ratio and absorbs very little water making it an ideal replacement for a woollen jumper. Fleece comes in a wide range of weigh [..]

(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal (uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached (countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softn [..]

"wool coat of a sheep," Old English fleos, flies "fleece, wool, fur, sealskin," from West Germanic *flusaz (source also of Middle Dutch vluus, Dutch vlies, Middle High German vlius [..]

the wool of a sheep, whether shorn off or still attached to the skin (Deut. 18:4; Job 31:20). The miracle of Gideon's fleece (Judg. 6:37-40) consisted in the dew having fallen at one time on the [..]

(n) the wool of a sheep or similar animal(n) tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing(n) a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing(n) outer coat of especia [..]