calfskin

noun

calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkäf-,
 also  ˈkāf-
: leather made of the skin of a calf

Examples of calfskin in a Sentence

Her boots are made of calfskin.
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The four-piece Staud for St. Regis collection is crafted in raffia and embossed Italian calfskin. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 The watch is completed with a white calfskin strap with textile embossing and red hand stitching and a grade-5 titanium butterfly folding clasp. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The couple also added custom wood floors and calfskin wall panels, elevating the home’s sophisticated feel. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 As for the bags, a new crossbody was seen everything from polished calfskin to grained leather, enriched with a metallic buckle featuring the classic Pollini logo. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calfskin

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calfskin was in the 15th century

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“Calfskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calfskin. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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calfskin

noun
calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkȧf-
: leather made from the skin of a calf

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