parfleche

French parer + flèche

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɑːflɛʃ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɑɹflɛʃ/

parfleche (countable and uncountable, plural parfleches)

1. (US) A form of stiff leather made from rawhide.
   • 1985, Cormac McCarthy, chapter IX, in Blood Meridian […] , →OCLC:

     The boots had pointed toes like buskins and they had parfleche soles and high tops that were rolled down about the knees and tied.

2. (US, countable) A shield, bag or other item made from this material.