Definition for LEATH'ER, or LETH'ER

LEATH'ER, or LETH'ER, n. [Sax. lether; G. and D. leder; Sw. läder; Dan. læther; Arm. lezr; Ir. leather. The most correct orthography is lether.]

  1. The skin of an animal dressed and prepared for use.
  2. Dressed hides in general.
  3. Skin; in an ironical sense.

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