The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MOLESKIN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does MOLESKIN mean?
MOLESKIN noun- The fur of a mole.
- A cotton twill fabric with a heavy velvety nap.
- (by extension, in the plural) Clothing made of this fabric.
- A padded adhesive bandage used to prevent or treat blisters.
- To cover with a moleskin bandage.