What does the cryptic crossword clue "Find out about article made of tanned hide once (8)" mean?

The definition is "of tanned hide once". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). THE (synonym="THE") in LEARN (synonym="find out") = LEATHERN; definition: "of tanned hide once" The answer is LEATHERN.

Find out about article made of tanned hide once (8)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 28 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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