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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cordevan(e, a. and n. Also: cordeven, -divyn, -diphant. [e.m.E. Cordevan, -ivant, etc., Sp. cordovan (leather) of Cordova.] Cordovan (gloves).1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 237 b.
Fyve dossone of Cordevane gloves 1647 Caldwell Fam. P. 100.
Ane pair of sweit cordiphant gloves 1670 Thanes of Cawdor 323.
Ane pair … of cordivyn gloues 1681 Fam. Rose 372.
A pair of double cordevens 1692 Foulis Acc. Bk. 150.
For a new pair gloves cordevan with heads to myself
