cheveril

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cheveril, n. [OF. chevrel, F. chevreau, kid, dim. of chevre goat, fr. L. capra. See Caper, v. i.].

Soft leather made of kid skin. Fig.: Used as a symbol of flexibility. [1913 Webster]

"Here's wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch narrow to an ell broad." [1913 Webster]

cheveril, a.

Made of cheveril; pliant. [1913 Webster]

"A cheveril conscience and a searching wit." [1913 Webster]

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