patent leather en · NOUN
Etymology
So named because the category began with patented formulations for tanning and finishing; for more, see Wikipedia at patent leather § History.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| patent leathers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
patent leathers · leatherwork · leathergoods · shoe-leather
Translations (18)
fi lakeeri (glossy leather) · fr cuir verni (glossy leather) · hu lakkbőr (glossy leather) · nn lakklêr (glossy leather) · fi kiiltonahka (glossy leather) · nb lakklær (glossy leather) · de Glacéleder (glossy leather) · vo laigaküir (glossy leather) · de Lackleder (glossy leather) · tr rugan (glossy leather) · es charol (glossy leather) · es patente (glossy leather) · tl tsarol (glossy leather) · uz amirkon (glossy leather) · it copale (glossy leather) · gl charón (glossy leather) · de Glanzleder (glossy leather) · pl skóra lakierowana (glossy leather)