cordwainer
noun
cord·wain·er ˈkȯrd-ˌwā-nər 
1
archaic : a worker in cordovan leather
2
: shoemaker
cordwainery
ˈkȯrd-ˌwā-nə-rē
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The word cordwainer–denoting a maker of leather shoes–is derived from the Spanish city of Córdoba, which was famed for its exceptional leather. 
Shane C. Kurup, Esquire, 7 June 2017 Rather like becoming a Samurai, a bespoke cordwainer needs to dedicate at least four to five years to learning the skills required to make the grade. Shane C. Kurup, Esquire, 7 June 2017
Shane C. Kurup, Esquire, 7 June 2017 Rather like becoming a Samurai, a bespoke cordwainer needs to dedicate at least four to five years to learning the skills required to make the grade. Shane C. Kurup, Esquire, 7 June 2017 Word History
Etymology
Middle English cordewaner, borrowed from Anglo-French, from cordewan cordwain + -er -er entry 2
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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