Cheveril (?), n. [OF. chevrel, F. chevreau, kid, dim. of chevre goat, fr. L. capra. See Caper, v. i.] Soft leather made of kid skin. Fig.: Used as a symbol of flexibility. [Obs.]
[1913 Webster]

Here's wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch narrow to an ell broad. Shak.
[1913 Webster]