Leather

(lēth'er, 99), n. [O. Eng. lether, luther, A-S. ledther, lydher, L. Ger. ledder, leer, lier, D. leder, leër, Icel. leðr, Sw. läder, Dan. läder, lär, O. H. Ger. ledar, N. H. Ger. leder.]

1. The skin of an animal dressed and prepared for use.
2. Dressed hides collectively.
3. Undressed skin; and, hence, skin in general: — so called in irony or sport. Halliwell.