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Definition of Nubuck
1. Noun. A type of brushed leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nubuck
1. a soft sueded leather [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nubuck
Literary usage of Nubuck
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Advanced Dictation and Secretarial Training by Charles Gottshall Reigner (1921)
"White nubuck tuxedo foxed, | 10° imitation wing tip, eight-inch boot, white ivory
heel and welting, $4.85. Lawrence's Tan Side, seamless j foxed, ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"Long-necked pliers, used to cut nails or pegs, lasting tacks, etc., from the
inside of shoes. nubuck.— A proprietary name for a white' or cream colored buck ..."
3. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1913)
"... Finest Quality Largest Variety "CHIC" liquid dressings for cleaning and
recoloring all kind» and color« of Suede, Buck and nubuck footwear. ..."
4. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1914)
"... all kinds and colon of Suede, Buck and nubuck footwear. Any color, 25c.
"GILT EDGE," the only ladies' shoe dressing thai positively contains OIL. ..."
5. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive!by Lisa Simundson by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"Styles for men, women and children with leather, suede and nubuck options.
Full-service repair is also available. 610 Duval Street; •a 305-294-8318 or ..."
6. Annual Report by Weston Lewis, Charles Hosmer Walcott, Warren Augustus Reed, Willard Howland (1914)
"1 41* (31) Dressed and polished, / ' nubuck Oxford: — (32) Cleaned, 1 1 25 (33)
Dressed and brushed, J Kid Oxford: — (34) Cleaned, • . . . 1 (35) Ironed . ..."
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