Saffian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saffian is a noun meaning A leather made from goatskins or sheepskins which is tanned with sumac and then brightly dyed.
Meaning
A leather made from goatskins or sheepskins which is tanned with sumac and then brightly dyed.
Example Sentences
One of the three volumes Cyby had brought was as large as the top of a small table […]; from the arms impressed upon its saffian cover, I supposed it to be the history of some old noble family.
Word Forms
- saffians
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maroquin, morocco, kidskin, samite, levant, lambskin.
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