Definition of CORDOVAN

Examples of cordovan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Thursday Boots just released a limited shell cordovan version of its signature Vanguard boot in two colors, whiskey and burgundy. — Ben Boskovich, Esquire, "These Shell Cordovan Boots Cost a Lot Less Than You'd Expect," 20 Jan. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Kellyanne Conway went sailing off into a truthless land into which not even Richard Nixon ever set down his polished cordovans. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Some Things Used to Be Bigger Than Keeping Your Job," 23 Jan. 2017 But beyond that, shell cordovan is a near-perfect combination of beauty and brawn. — Ben Boskovich, Esquire, "These Shell Cordovan Boots Cost a Lot Less Than You'd Expect," 20 Jan. 2017 His primary focus is on traditional men’s shoes like moccasin loafers, derby boots, and German goisers utilizing exotic leathers like polished stingray, alligator, cordovan, military-grade textiles, and heavy canvases for his popular sneakers. — Katie Kiefner, Vogue, "Is This Old Southern Town the Next Brooklyn?," 31 July 2017 The Ressence Type 1H also comes with three different strap options: gray calfskin, natural shell cordovan, and black woven nylon with a velcro closure. — Stephen Watson, Esquire, "This $23K Watch Will Probably Be Sold Out by the Time You Read About It," 6 Apr. 2017

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History and Etymology for cordovan

Adjective

in sense 1 from Córdova, Córdoba + -an entry 2; in sense 2 attributive use of cordovan entry 2

Noun

borrowed from 16th-century Spanish cordován (now usually cordobán), from Córdova, Córdoba córdoba, city in Spain where such leather was produced + -án, Mozarabic variant of -ano -an entry 1

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