Associations to the word «Leathery»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
LEATHERY, adjective. Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.
LEATHERY JACKET, noun. (Geordie) The grub of the mayfly and similar insects.
LEATHERY JACKETS, noun. Plural of leathery jacket
Dictionary definition
LEATHERY, adjective. Resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable.
Wise words
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truants in custody and bring them back to their right
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