1. Plural of cordwain; a type of fine leather made from goatskin or horsehide, originally from Córdoba, Spain.
Usage: archaic; historical
2. Plural of cordwain; shoes or boots made from cordwain leather.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• Medieval merchants traded in fine cordwains imported from Spain.
• The nobleman's cordwains were crafted from the finest leather available.
• Cordwains were highly valued for their durability and appearance in Renaissance Europe.
• The cordwainer's shop displayed an array of cordwains in various colors.
• Wealthy citizens could afford cordwains, while common folk wore simpler footwear.