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Meaning of wash-leather | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Leather that has been treated so as to be very absorbent. Usually made of sheepskin treated with oil, and used for dusting or as an absorbent lining in pockets, gloves, etc.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Buff leather for regimental belts.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Nederlands zeemleer

Examples

“This combination shirt, of which the seat was made of wash-leather, protected the whole body down to the knees...”
“One of his waistcoat pockets was lined with wash-leather for the reception of his gold watch.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

wash-machine wash-off Wash-out wash-over wash-up period Wash.

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