First Known Use: 13th century
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1leather
noun leath·er \ˈle-thər\
: animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.
Full Definition of LEATHER
1
: animal skin dressed for use
2
: the flap of the ear of a dog — see dog illustration
3
: something wholly or partly made of leather
— leather adjective
— leath·er·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of LEATHER
Middle English lether, from Old English lether-; akin to Old High German leder leather, Old Irish lethar
2leather
verb
leath·eredleath·er·ing \ˈle-thə-riŋ, ˈleth-riŋ\
Definition of LEATHER
transitive verb
1
: to cover with leather
2
: to beat with a strap : thrash
First Known Use of LEATHER
13th century
LEATHER Defined for Kids
leather
noun leath·er \ˈle-thər\
Definition of LEATHER for Kids
: animal skin that is prepared for use
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