calfskin

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The boots are made of the nicest holstein calfskin, and decorated with a rhinestone and embrodery scene of the sun setting over the western mountains.

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  1. noun The hide of a calf.
  2. noun Fine leather made from the hide of a calf.

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  • I never saw him dance so well in all my life as he did in those boots of yours I'll have mine in black calfskin," said one of the others, and the third said, "Calfskin for me, too Mulhooley held out for payment in advance, and submitted the coins to Conhoon for his scrutiny. —  F ;SF; - vol 098 issue 03 - March 2000
  • And to every nobly born soldier son on his eighteenth birthday was given such a journal as I now held in my hands, bound in good calfskin, the pages stitched firmly in place, the creamy sheets heavy and durable. —  Hobb, Robin - The Soldier Son 01 - Shaman's Crossing (v2.0)
  • Banjo heads, if made of calfskin or other animal skin, are definitely hyper-sensitive to temperature and humidity changes. —  Mandolin Cafe News
  • Reinterpreting the all-time favourite doctor bag, this elegant design comes in delicious caramel brown silky calfskin or a luxurious dark chocolate alligator skin, authenticated with aged brass hardware.
  • A cool and unique little pouch wallet in glazed calfskin is just the perfect size to hold 16 credit cards and cash. —  Splendicity
 

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/ˈkɑfskɪn/
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