kidskin

[ kid-skin ]

noun

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

adjective

1. made of kidskin:

   kidskin gloves.

kidskin

/ ˈkɪdˌskɪn /

noun

1. a soft smooth leather made from the hide of a young goat Often shortened tokid

Word History and Origins

Origin of kidskin¹

First recorded in 1635–45; kid ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

It spans the period from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including “advertising” or “illustrated” pieces, as well as vellum, kidskin and feathered fans.

From Seattle Times

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 Literature

Flats, such as the Montana slide, are made from handwoven kidskin in an aesthetic informed by the traditional Moroccan babouche slipper.

From Los Angeles Times

For added flair—and warmth—he can don a fedora, long woolen scarf and sharp kidskin gloves.

From Wall Street Journal