maroquin

Etymology
From, alteration of , where the leather was first produced. .

Noun

 * 1)  leather made from goatskin
 * 2) * 1919,, , Duckworth, hardback edition, page 122
 * Oscillating freely a long chair incense swinger, a youthful server, magnificent in white silk stockings and Neapolitan-violet maroquin shoes, presented himself on the threshold in a fragrant veil of smoke.

Usage notes
Somewhat refined or dated: the Anglicized or simply  is often used instead.

Etymology
Alteration of, where the leather was first produced

Noun

 * 1) marocain type of leather
 * 2) Object made of marocain
 * 3)  ministerial briefcase