Leather or hide that comes from cattle, used historically as a durable material for making goods like bags, clothing, and industrial products.
Compound word from 'cattle' + 'hide,' dating back centuries in English. As cattle ranching expanded in medieval and early modern times, cattlehide became a standard material in European and American commerce.
Before plastic and synthetic materials, cattlehide was incredibly valuable—one cowhide could be tanned and turned into everything from saddles to bound books to protective clothing. The smell of a tannery was so strong it could knock you over!
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