Definitions

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  • noun A material made from the skin, including hair, of a very young or aborted calf.

Etymologies

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hair +‎ calf

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Examples

  • Especially nice was a black short haircalf motorcycle jacket paired with a glossy crewneck sweater, silk-and-velvet jodhpur pants, and black suede belt with diamante and chevron buckle.

    Forbes.com: News Hannah Elliott 2011

  • As with most of fall's leopard looks, this bag is made of printed haircalf, which I love to combine with other interesting textures in neutral colors, plus a pop of brightness - the pop should be bigger for nighttime looks.

    PurseBlog 2010

  • Needless to say, we've already picked our favourites - the Vamp platform which have a decidedly disco design in a nude/navy with silver pebble leather, and the Brooke mini wedge in tan leather and Dalmation haircalf - that come next spring we'll be wearing religiously.

    My Fashion Life 2010

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