calfskin

American  

[kaf-skin, kahf-] / ˈkæfˌskɪn, ˈkɑf- /

noun

1. the skin or hide of a calf.

2. leather made from this skin.

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calfskin British  

/ ˈkɑːfˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin or hide of a calf

2. Also called: calf. 

   1. fine leather made from this skin

   2. ( as modifier )

      calfskin boots

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Etymology

Origin of calfskin

First recorded in 1580–90; calf ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

Instead the artist more often painted on the plaster of frescoes or on paper or vellum—parchment made from calfskin.

From Scientific American • Feb. 3, 2023

As part of Dior Men’s resort 2022 collection, Kim Jones rendered John Galliano’s iconic Saddle Bag in black grained calfskin.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2021

The records - called the Sasine Register - are still stored in their original form - some are so ancient they're written on calfskin.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2021

“This is the most I can come up with these days. They have hard soles,” she says, pointing to her slippers, which are in fact $790 calfskin and shearling slides from Celine.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021

Colorful maps spilled across its pages, which were made from something stronger than paper, calfskin maybe, and edged with gold.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs