leathers
leathers Lexical Profile
leathers Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Protective clothing made of tanned animal hide, such as a jacket and trousers or a one-piece suit, worn especially by motorcyclists.
"The motorcyclist zipped up his heavy black leathers before heading out onto the highway."
Various types or pieces of tanned and dressed animal skin used in manufacturing shoes, bags, and upholstery.
"The artisan workshop stocks a wide variety of imported Italian leathers for custom bookbinding."
• verb
British To beat, thrash, or strike someone or something soundly (originally with a leather strap).
"The striker regularly leathers the ball into the top corner of the net from thirty yards out."
To cover, line, or furnish something with tanned animal hide.
"The craftsman carefully leathers the handle of each custom oar to prevent blisters."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'lether', of Proto-Germanic origin ('*lethran'), which is cognate with Dutch 'leer' and German 'Leder'.