calfskin

[ kaf-skin, kahf- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

calfskin

/ ˈkɑːfˌskɪn /

the skin or hide of a calf
Also calledcalf
1. fine leather made from this skin
2. ( as modifier )
  calfskin boots

First recorded in 1580–90; calf ¹ + skin

The case is of tan calfskin, provided with shoulder strap, and has an efficient small compass set into the cover.

The word "shoe" used to bring to my mind thoughts of calfskin, kid, patent leather.

This was a much heavier shoe and the calfskin of the upper was turned rough side out.

He had large fat feet cased in soft calfskin boots, with drab-coloured spats.

He had very large feet which were carefully encased in soft calfskin boots.

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