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Leatherwork

/ˈlɛð.ər.wɜːrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The activity or craft of making items from leather.

    "She took a class in leatherwork to create her own handbag."
  2. 2

    Items or products made from leather.

    "The store specializes in high-quality leatherwork, including belts and wallets."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'leatherwork' originates from the Old English word 'leðer', meaning 'animal hide', combined with 'work', which comes from the Proto-Germanic 'werkan', meaning 'to do or make'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the craft of making items from leather.

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