English Explanatory Dictionary

kid glove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metaphorical representation of careful handling.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kid, glove.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

kid glove kid gloves

Etymology

From kid gloves (made from the skin of a young lamb or goat), a particularly fine, soft material.

Derived words

handle with kid gloves kid-glove treat with kid gloves
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