The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Damaskin \Dam"as*kin\, n. [Cf. F. damasquin, adj., It.
   damaschino, Sp. damasquino. See Damaskeen.]
   A sword of Damask steel.
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         No old Toledo blades or damaskins.       --Howell
                                                  (1641).
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