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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The shoes are made from calfskin leather with a leather sole and are made in Portugal. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 Case in point: Thanks to the calfskin material, the Alohas TB.490 Rife Genuine Calf Hair Sneakers give that cowboy feel without the overcommitment. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025 These factors set it apart from its close cousin, the chukka, which is similar in height but can be dressier and is often made from calfskin leather with a leather dress sole. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025 The textured calfskin leather will gracefully age over time. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calfskin

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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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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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