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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cordwan(e, n. and a. [ME. cordwane, cordewane (c 1380), OF. cordo(u)an.] Cordovan leather. Also attrib. with skin. Cf. Cordevan(e.14.. Acts I. 306/2.
Of the custome of cordwan. Of a dusane cordwan skynnys at the entryng nocht 1497 Treas. Acc. I. 330.
For tua cordwane skynnys to couir it [the saddle] new 1502 Ib. II. 149.
Ane pair of brodikinnis of cordwan that wes tane to the King quhen he wes in the schippes 1506 Ib. III. 411.
Ane cordwane skin to be ane pair of brodikinnis
