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cordwain

/kɔːrdweɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does cordwain mean?

noun

A cordwainer; a shoemaker, especially one skilled in making high-quality shoes, particularly those made from fine leather.

Example

"The cordwain carefully stitched the intricate design onto the bespoke shoe."

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