About The Word Cheveril

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Cheveril

Cheveril Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Cheveril?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cheveril: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cheveril: See Also | Cheveril In Webster's Dictionary \Chev"er*il\, n. [OF. chevrel, F. chevreau, kid, dim.
of chevre goat, fr. L. capra. See {Caper}, v. i.]
Soft leather made of kid skin. Fig.: Used as a symbol of
flexibility. [Obs.]
Here's wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch
narrow to an ell broad. --Shak.
\Chev"er*il\, a. Made of cheveril; pliant. [Obs.] A cheveril conscience and a searching wit. --Drayton. |
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