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Carlos Hazday · February 20, 2020

SO, my penny loafers were made by a cordwainer?

Parker Owens · February 20, 2020

Interesting word. I knew a person with that surname.

Myr · February 20, 2020

47 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

Interesting word. I knew a person with that surname.

Well... I'm guessing his family made shoes back in the day... like the Coopers and Smiths were the makers of things.

Puppilull · February 20, 2020

Since I'm married to a half Spaniard, I was excitedly muttering "Córdoba!". Etymology is fun!

drpaladin · February 21, 2020

Actually, cordwaining is still very active. There are numerous companies offering handmade shoes.

Cordwainer - Word of the Day - Thu Feb 20, 2020