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suede

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noun \ˈswād\

Simple Definition of suede

  • : soft leather that has been rubbed on one side to make a surface that looks and feels like velvet

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of suede

  1. 1 :  leather with a napped surface

  2. 2 :  a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

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Variants of suede

also

suède

Origin and Etymology of suede

French gants de Suède Swedish gloves


First Known Use: 1883

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

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suede

verb

Definition of suede

sueded

sueding
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  to give cloth or leather a suede finish



1921

First Known Use of suede

1921

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

SUEDE Defined for Kids

suede

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noun \ˈswād\

Definition of suede for Students

  1. :  leather tanned and rubbed so that it is soft and has a nap



Learn More about suede

  1. Spanish Central: Translation of suede Nglish: Translation of suede for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about suede

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