yuft

noun

ˈyu̇ft
plural -s
: russia leather

Word History

Etymology

Russian yuft', yukht', perhaps from Persian ǰuft pair; from the practice of tanning hides in pairs; akin to Avestan yuχta- pair, yoke (of oxen), Sanskrit yukta yoke (of oxen), yunakti he yokes

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“Yuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuft. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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