Cowskin

/ˈkaʊskɪn/ noun

Definition

The hide or skin of a cow, particularly when prepared as leather for use in making goods.

Etymology

Compound of 'cow' and 'skin' (Old English 'scinn'). This straightforward term has been used since medieval times to describe both raw hides and processed leather.

Kelly Says

Cowhide leather has been so fundamental to human history that it literally shaped wars—control of cattle ranching regions meant control of the leather supply, which meant control of armor, saddles, and binding for books.

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