/swayd/ , n. , v. , sueded, sueding .
n.
1. kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the flesh side or on the outer side after removal of a thin outer layer.
2. Also called suede cloth . a fabric with a napped surface suggesting this.
v.t.
3. to treat so as to raise a nap on (leather, cloth, etc.).
v.i.
4. to raise a nap on leather, cloth, etc.
Also, suède .
[ 1855-60; gants de ) Suède (gloves from) Sweden ]