Cordwainer is >>> (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Friday, March 17, 2006, 09:40 (6618 days ago) @ jam1401

Not that I want to stir but...

I think that Cordwainer is more generic , as in one that works Leather. It was adopted mainly by Shoemakers, rather than Saddlers or glovemakers !

There is a further distinction between working with new leather - cordwainer and old leather - cobbler.

2 pennies worth :-)