Russia leather

American  

noun

1. a fine, smooth leather produced by careful tanning and dyeing, especially in dark red: originally prepared in Russia.

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Russia leather British  

noun

1. a smooth dyed leather made from calfskin and scented with birch tar oil, originally produced in Russia

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Etymology

Origin of Russia leather

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

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Russia leather

We have recently received an invoice of Chamois—— Russia leather.

From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman

The only part that now remains to account for is the small round portion at each end, which, from its dark, peculiar, tawny hue and pleasant scent, you have no doubt recognised as Russia leather.

From Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves by Broderip, Frances Freeling

V The Sailor paid six-and-six for the belt of Russia leather, and in Ginger's opinion that was as good as getting it for nothing.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

The porter came and took her Russia leather bag.

From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Street, Julian

I also once had a violent passion for Russia leather, and I have gotten over that.

From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip