calfskin

noun

calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkäf-,
 also  ˈkāf-
: leather made of the skin of a calf

Examples of calfskin in a Sentence

Her boots are made of calfskin.
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024 There’s a stone underneath all those calfskin straps, which are sliced and woven by hand by Spanish artisans at the brand’s atelier in Madrid. Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 The watch is water resistant and finished with a black calfskin leather and rubber strap. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The brand expanded into jewelry and calfskin leather bags. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for calfskin 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of calfskin was in the 15th century

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“Calfskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calfskin. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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calfskin

noun
calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkȧf-
: leather made from the skin of a calf

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