Capeskins

/ˈkeɪpˌskɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of capeskin; multiple pieces or products made from the fine leather produced in the Cape region.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of capeskin, adding the regular English plural suffix -s to indicate more than one instance of capeskin leather or garment.

Kelly Says

Colonial trade in specialized materials like capeskins helped establish global commerce networks—the Cape became so associated with quality leather that the term traveled worldwide.

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