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   Cheveril , n. [OF. chevrel, F. chevreau, kid, dim. of chevre goat, fr. L. capra. See Caper, v. i.] Soft leather made of kid skin. Fig.: Used as a symbol of flexibility. [Obs.]
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   Here's wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch narrow to an ell broad.
   Shak.
   
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   Cheveril, a. Made of cheveril; pliant. [Obs.]
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   A cheveril conscience and a searching wit.
   Drayton.
   
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