Fish Skin

“Fish Skin” was the nickname for the UT cadet uniform worn by male students beginning in 1844. Freshmen were commonly referred to as “fish.”

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  • Title Fish Skin
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  • Keywords Fish Skin
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date December 28, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018