kid leather

noun

1
: a soft pliable leather made from kidskin
2
: a glove leather made from lambskin or goatskin

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The shoes were made from suede, cow leather on the soles, and kid leather lining. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of kid leather was in 1687

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“Kid leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kid%20leather. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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