calfskin

[ kaf-skin, kahf- ]

noun

1. the skin or hide of a calf.
2. leather made from this skin.

calfskin

/ ˈkɑːfˌskɪn /

noun

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

      calfskin boots

Word History and Origins

Origin of calfskin¹

First recorded in 1580–90; calf ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

A Voice of Seoul reporter provided him with the spy cam and the cloud blue calfskin Dior pouch, and Mr. Choi sent a photo of the Dior bag to Ms. Kim, asking for another meeting.

From New York Times

In Lesotho, a calfskin headband and feather are put on the new monarch's head by two traditional chiefs during their coronation.

From BBC

Instead the artist more often painted on the plaster of frescoes or on paper or vellum—parchment made from calfskin.

From Scientific American

Painted with egg tempera on calfskin parchment, they show close-ups of agricultural machinery in near primary colors.

From New York Times

Here one was rendered in a two-button calfskin with a wide leg that made you wish Miles Davis were alive to rock one.

From New York Times