French: occupational name for a shoemaker cordonnier from Old French cordouanier a derivative of cordoan ‘kid leather’ (named for Córdoba in Spain where it was originally produced).
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What is the origin of the name Cordonnier?
French: occupational name for a shoemaker cordonnier from Old French cordouanier a derivative of cordoan ‘kid leather’ (named for Córdoba in Spain where it was originally produced).