law calf

noun

: a fine grade of light brown calfskin for binding lawbooks

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“Law calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20calf. Accessed 1 Dec. 2022.

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