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suede
or suède
[ sweyd ]
noun
- kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the flesh side or on the outer side after removal of a thin outer layer.
- Also called suede cloth. a fabric with a napped surface suggesting this.
verb (used with object)
, sued·ed, sued·ing.
- to treat so as to raise a nap on (leather, cloth, etc.).
verb (used without object)
, sued·ed, sued·ing.
- to raise a nap on leather, cloth, etc.
suede
/ sweɪd /
noun
- a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action
- ( as modifier )
a suede coat
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Word History and Origins
Origin of suede1
1855–60; < French ( gants de ) Suède (gloves from) Sweden
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Word History and Origins
Origin of suede1
C19: from French gants de Suède, literally: gloves from Sweden
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Example Sentences
He had light grey suède gloves, and carried a gold-mounted malacca cane with a curved handle.
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Just before coming back to college, she had indulged in long ecru suède gloves, which she now drew on silently.
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The nearest approach to sense was when it was divided in this way—Pepys—buttered toast—suède gloves—four—Monument, wait late.
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She had the smallest feet and hands in California, and to-day they were clad in white suède with no detriment to their fame.
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In spite of the heat, gants de suède find very little favour; they look dirty, and with a 25 per cent.
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