DCHP-1 Online
molton mol(l)eton [< F molleton] Fur Trade, Obs. 
n. a coarse broadcloth or blanketing carried as trade goods, often made up into capotes.
- 1761 (1901) Being no longer in the society of Indians, I laid aside the dress, putting on that of a Canadian: a molton or blanket coat, over my shirt; and a handkerchief about my head, hats being very little worn in this country.
- 1784-1812 (1916) The dress of the Men is simply of one or two loose coats of coarse broad cloth, or molton, a piece of the same sewed to form a rude kind of stockings to half way up the thigh, a blanket by way of a cloak.
- 1820 (1939) The white Molton capotes were of so superior a quality last year that a considerable augmentation of that article will be required for the outfit of 1820.
- 1761 (1901) Being no longer in the society of Indians, I laid aside the dress, putting on that of a Canadian: a molton or blanket coat, over my shirt; and a handkerchief about my head, hats being very little worn in this country.