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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Rindsbox

English translation:

rindbox leather

Added to glossary by Jan Schauseil
Apr 6, 2016 06:26
8 yrs ago
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German term

Rindsbox

German to English Other Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
"ein Paar Pelzschuhe Rindsbox genäht"

material for making shoes
Proposed translations (English)
3 +3 rindbox leather
References
Duden entry 'Rindbox'

Discussion

Dénis Wettmann Apr 6, 2016:
Types of leather and quality http://oldleathershoe.com/wordpress/?p=551
http://www.heddels.com/2014/10/know-shoe-leathers-9-common-o...

Proposed translations

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58 mins
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rindbox leather

http://ladotare.jimdo.com/

would be the equivalent but I'd prefer to use "boxcalf" in connection with fur, boxcalf made from calves or young cows, rindbox from older cattle

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Note added at 59 mins (2016-04-06 07:25:45 GMT)
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Here the definitions in German:
http://www.leder-info.de/index.php/Rindsleder
Peer comment(s):
agree Dénis Wettmann : I think you're right, 'box-calf' or 'calfskin' is probably the best equivalent to 'Rindbox'.
22 mins
agree Ramey Rieger (X) : calfskin
2 hrs
agree Wendy Streitparth : Yes, box calf or box cowhide
4 hrs
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Reference comments

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Reference:

Duden entry 'Rindbox'

Explaining the term 'Rindbox'
Reference:

http://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Rindbox

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