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bottom bark Hist. 
birch bark of especially high quality, used for the underside of bark canoes.
See also: bark (canoe) side bark
- 1820 (1963) One canoe sewed and taken off the bed. The bottom bark of the other laid.
- 1822 (1940) That the following prices be allowed for Country produce . . . Birch Bottom Bark 3s. and side Do. 1s. 6d.
- 1922 Bark at one time was an important article of trade, and large quantities were collected at the more important posts and canoe building centres for local use as well as shipment to posts unable to obtain it from the surrounding country. It is designated as "side bark" and "bottom bark."
- 1820 (1963) One canoe sewed and taken off the bed. The bottom bark of the other laid.