I. ˈle-thər noun
Etymology: Middle English lether, from Old English lether-; akin to Old High German leder leather, Old Irish lethar
Date: 13th century
1. : animal skin dressed for use
2. : the flap of the ear of a dog — see dog illustration
3. : something wholly or partly made of leather
• leather adjective
• leath·er·like -ˌlīk adjective
II. transitive verb
( leath·ered ; leath·er·ing ˈle-thə-riŋ, ˈleth-riŋ)
Date: 13th century
1. : to cover with leather
2. : to beat with a strap : thrash