KID-GLOVE


Meaning of KID-GLOVE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: kid glove

1. or kid-gloved ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷

a. : marked by a calculated fastidiousness and delicacy especially in the avoidance of the rough or the uncouth in talk or action

b. : marked by extreme considerateness, care, and gentleness (as in handling)

would no longer expect kid-glove treatment for their monarchist activities — New Internat'l Year Book

I never thought I'd have a situation that called for such kid-gloved treatment — Francis Towle

2. of a citrus fruit : having an easily removable skin

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.