noun
- Plural of cordwain; a type of fine leather made from goatskin or horsehide, originally from Córdoba, Spain.
- Plural of cordwain; shoes or boots made from cordwain leather.
Usage: archaic; historical
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Medieval merchants traded in fine cordwains imported from Spain.
- The nobleman's cordwains were crafted from the finest leather available.
- Cordwains were highly valued for their durability and appearance in Renaissance Europe.
- The cordwainer's shop displayed an array of cordwains in various colors.
- Wealthy citizens could afford cordwains, while common folk wore simpler footwear.