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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cordevan(e, a. and n. Also: cordeven, -divyn, -diphant. [e.m.E. Cordevan, -ivant, etc., Sp. cordovan (leather) of Cordova.] Cordovan (gloves). 1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 237 b.
Fyve dossone of Cordevane gloves 1647 Caldwell Fam. P. 100.
Ane pair of sweit cordiphant gloves 1670 Thanes of Cawdor 323.
Ane pair … of cordivyn gloues 1681 Fam. Rose 372.
A pair of double cordevens 1692 Foulis Acc. Bk. 150.
For a new pair gloves cordevan with heads to myself
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