Definition
cordwainery
noun
- the craft or trade of making or repairing shoes and other leather goods
Usage: archaic or historical; related to cordwainer (a shoemaker)
Examples
- The cordwainery guild maintained strict standards for apprentices in medieval times.
- He learned cordwainery from his father, who had practiced the trade for forty years.
- The museum exhibit showcased tools used in cordwainery during the Renaissance.
- Cordwainery was once a highly respected craft in European cities.