■ noun
1》 a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
2》 a piece of ~ as a polishing cloth.
3》 ( ~s ) ~ clothes worn by a motorcyclist.
■ verb
1》 [usu. as adjective ~ed ] cover with ~.
2》 informal beat or thrash.
Origin
OE lether , of Gmc origin.