leatherwoman

English

Etymology

From leather +‎ -woman.

Pronunciation

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Noun

leatherwoman (plural leatherwomen)

1. A member of a female sexual subculture characterized by a fetish for leather clothing.
   • 2000, Gloria G. Brame, Come hither: a commonsense guide to kinky sex:

     Leatherwomen tend to be somewhat separatist, often preferring women-only (or primarily female) parties and events. They have their own traditions, roles, and styles of dress […]

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