cordwain
/ˈkɔːrdweɪn/
noun
- A type of soft, fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain, used for making shoes and other goods.
- The artisan selected a piece of cordwain for the custom boots.
- In medieval times, cordwain was highly prized for its quality.
- The museum displayed a pair of gloves made from ancient cordwain.
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