calfskin

[ kaf-skin, kahf- ]

/ ˈkæfˌskɪn, ˈkɑf- /

noun

the skin or hide of a calf.

leather made from this skin.

Nearby words

Origin of calfskin

First recorded in 1580–90; calf¹ + skin

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Examples from the Web for calfskin

When one walks in calfskin boots—yes; but not when one goes barefooted!
Lucky Pehr|August Strindberg
His hands gripped the rough rope; his feet in calfskin boots pressed against the wall, pointed toes seeking out cracks.
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel|Robert Shea
If one can possibly afford it, calfskin boots and heavy gloves should always be purchased.
The Woman Beautiful|Helen Follett Stevans
The laces were thongs of calfskin, each of them a full yard long.
The Boy Tar|Mayne Reid

I had set him thus conspicuous with intention, because of his calfskin binding, quite old and worn.
Journeys to Bagdad|Charles S. Brooks

British Dictionary definitions for calfskin

calfskin

/ (ˈkɑːfˌskɪn) /

noun

the skin or hide of a calf

Also called: calf

fine leather made from this skin
(as modifier)calfskin boots

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