DCHP-1 Online
dress Hist. 
n. an outfit of clothing presented to an Indian on a ceremonial occasion by a fur company or a government agency as a mark of recognition.
See also: clothing
- 1871 (1880) Two councillors and two braves of each band were to receive a dress, somewhat inferior to that provided for the Chiefs. . . .
- 1871 (1880) Two councillors and two braves of each band were to receive a dress, somewhat inferior to that provided for the Chiefs. . . .