canepin

noun

ca·​ne·​pin

ˈkanəpə̇n,

F kȧnpaⁿ

plural canepins

-pə̇nz,

-paⁿ

: a fine leather made from the skins of kids, lambs, and chamois

Word History

Etymology

French

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