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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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 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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