calfskin

[ kaf-skin, kahf- ]

/ ˈkæfˌskɪn, ˈkɑf- /

the skin or hide of a calf.

leather made from this skin.

Origin of calfskin

First recorded in 1580–90; calf¹ + skin

When one walks in calfskin boots—yes; but not when one goes barefooted!

Lucky Pehr |August Strindberg
His hands gripped the rough rope; his feet in calfskin boots pressed against the wall, pointed toes seeking out cracks.

The Saracen: Land of the Infidel |Robert Shea
If one can possibly afford it, calfskin boots and heavy gloves should always be purchased.

The Woman Beautiful |Helen Follett Stevans
The laces were thongs of calfskin, each of them a full yard long.

The Boy Tar |Mayne Reid

I had set him thus conspicuous with intention, because of his calfskin binding, quite old and worn.

Journeys to Bagdad |Charles S. Brooks

calfskin

/ (ˈkɑːfˌskɪn) /

the skin or hide of a calf

Also called: calf