What is another word for Whitleather?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪtlɛðə] (IPA)

Whitleather refers to a type of white leather that is usually made from goat or sheep skin. However, there are several synonyms for this word that are used within the leather industry. The most common synonym is "parchment," which is a material made from animal skins and used for writing on, as well as for bookbinding and other craft purposes. Another synonym for whitleather is "vellum," which is a fine parchment made from calfskin and used chiefly for manuscripts and calligraphic work. Other synonyms for whitleather include "kid," "lambskin," and "sheepskin," all of which are also types of leather made from different animals.

Usage examples for Whitleather

Hast thou so much moisture in the Whitleather hide yet, that thou canst cry?
"The Scornful Lady"
Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
Interlaced with citations to the ancient charters of Virginia were terms of fury-"detestable Thought", "Ungenerous Insinuation", "despicable Opinion", "slavery", "oppression", terms which suggest the level to which rhetoric had risen even for as rational a man as the moderate burgess from Prince George County, now grown "tough as Whitleather" with "something of the look of musty old Parchments which he handleth and studieth much".
"The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783"
Virginia State Dept. of Education

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