jan 1, 1698 - cordivant
Description:
A spelling of cordwain, that is ‘of Cordova’, referring to Spanish leather which was originally made from goat-skins. Forms of the word are on record in England from 1128 and it was a popular material through the Middle Ages (OED): 1689 <i>1 doz. of cordevant gloves, 15s; 2 doz. of ordinary gloves 18s</i>, Selby (YRS47/186); 1698 <i>cordivant gloves</i> (QS1/37/4).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1698
Now
~ 327 years ago