cheveril Meaning, Definition & Usage

Chev"er*il noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

1. Soft leather made of kid skin. Fig.: Used as a symbol of flexibility. Obs.

   Here's wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch narrow to an ell broad. Shak.

Chev"er*il adjective

Definitions

1. Made of cheveril; pliant. Obs.

   A cheveril conscience and a searching wit. Drayton.