cheverel

noun

chev·​er·​el

ˈshev(ə)rəl

variants or cheveril

-ə̇l

plural -s

: soft elastic leather made of kidskin : kid leather

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chevrelle, from Middle French chevrele kid, diminutive of chèvre, chievre, from Latin capra she-goat, feminine of capr-, caper goat

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