Definition of leather

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Leather (v. t.) To beat, as with a thong of leather..

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String :: String (n.) A strip, as of leather, by which the covers of a book are held together..
Fringe :: Fringe (n.) An ornamental appendage to the border of a piece of stuff, originally consisting of the ends of the warp, projecting beyond the woven fabric; but more commonly made separate and sewed on, consisting sometimes of projecting ends, twisted or plaited together, and sometimes of loose threads of wool, silk, or linen, or narrow strips of leather, or the like..
Crupper :: Crupper (n.) A leather loop, passing under a horse's tail, and buckled to the saddle to keep it from slipping forwards..
Waterproof :: Waterproof (n.) A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water..
Deerskin :: Deerskin (n.) The skin of a deer, or the leather which is made from it..
Flagon :: Flagon (n.) A vessel with a narrow mouth, used for holding and conveying liquors. It is generally larger than a bottle, and of leather or stoneware rather than of glass..
Rand :: Rand (n.) A thin inner sole for a shoe; also, a leveling slip of leather applied to the sole before attaching the heel..
Leatherneck :: Leatherneck (n.) The sordid friar bird of Australia (Tropidorhynchus sordidus).
Tanyard :: Tanyard (n.) An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.
Leather :: Leather (v. t.) To beat, as with a thong of leather..
Chamois :: Chamois (n.) A soft leather made from the skin of the chamois, or from sheepskin, etc.; -- called also chamois leather, and chammy or shammy leather. See Shammy..
Taws :: Taws (n.) A leather lash, or other instrument of punishment, used by a schoolmaster..
Giggyng :: Giggyng (n.) The act of fastending the gige or leather strap to the shield.
Sack :: Sack (n.) A bag for holding and carrying goods of any kind; a receptacle made of some kind of pliable material, as cloth, leather, and the like; a large pouch..
Portmanteau :: Portmanteau (n.) A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys..
Blinker :: Blinker (n.) A blinder for horses; a flap of leather on a horse's bridle to prevent him from seeing objects as his side hence, whatever obstructs sight or discernment..
Skive :: Skive (v. t.) To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
Insole :: Insole (n.) The inside sole of a boot or shoe; also, a loose, thin strip of leather, felt, etc., placed inside the shoe for warmth or ease..
Coriaceous :: Coriaceous (a.) Stiff, like leather or parchment..
Clout :: Clout (n.) A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
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