DCHP-1 Online

coating Obs.

• n. 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 coat (def. 1)  

  • 1826  (1950)  . . . traded 4 Beaver Skins in coating.