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Date: 1600-1700
Language: French
Origin: (gants de) Suède 'Swedish (gloves)'

suede

 noun
     
Related topics: Material, Textiles
suede [uncountable]
TIM soft leather with a slightly rough surface:
suede shoes
a suede jacket
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