kidskin

American  

[kid-skin] / ˈkɪdˌskɪn /

noun

1. leather made from the skin of a young goat; kid.

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adjective

1. made of kidskin.

   kidskin gloves.

kidskin British  

/ ˈkɪdˌskɪn /

noun

1. Often shortened to: kid. a soft smooth leather made from the hide of a young goat

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Etymology

Origin of kidskin

First recorded in 1635–45; kid ¹ + skin

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Example Sentences

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kidskin

Still to come: Gucci panniers, kidskin biking gloves, designer training wheels .

From Time Magazine Archive

The satin, kidskin and suede bags will be offered in deep purple and fire-engine red, as well as navy blue and basic black.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whitby’s handshake was firm but not forceful, his grip softened by his kidskin gloves.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Val Moren asks, and in turn, each of his sisters and then his mother bring him a white tunic and pants made from hide, a collar of gold, and high kidskin boots.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Men made fun of him behind his back, but it was soon clear that they were imitating his elegance, his kidskin shoes, his indifference, and his civilized manner.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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