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beaver coat Fur Trade, Hist. 
1 five to eight prime beaver skins, from which the guard hairs had been removed, sewn together to make a robe, worn by the Indians with the fur next to the body. The oil-impregnated fur (coat beaver) made excellent felt and was eagerly bought by the hat-makers.
See also: beaver blanket beaver robe beaver wool coat beaver coating robe (def. 1) toggy
- 1671 (1942) That Mr. Rastell take care to put up publick bills upon the Exchange tomorrow morneing for Sale of lb.3000 weight of beaver coates &, skins. . . .
- 1754 (1907) One man narrowly escaped from a Grizzle Bear that he had wounded, by throwing his Beaver coat from him; which the bear tore to pieces, & which the natives always do when forced to retreat.
- 1954 Tomison had lent to the Indians three beaver coats, stamped with the mark of the Hudson's Bay Company. . . .
2 an overcoat of beaver skins.
- 1791 (1911) They wore large beaver coats and the carriole was filled with buffalo skins.
- 1671 (1942) That Mr. Rastell take care to put up publick bills upon the Exchange tomorrow morneing for Sale of lb.3000 weight of beaver coates &, skins. . . .