DCHP-1 Online
pack cord Fur Trade, Obs. 
a strong cord, usually of leather, for tying up packs of fur and other large packages.
- 1806 (1930) Will you be able to send me over some green skins for windows and Babich and plenty pack cords. . . .
- 1810 (1897) Women all busy stretching buffalo hides to make pemmican bags and pack cords.
- 1831 (1944) That Gentlemen in charge of Districts and Posts be directed . . . to collect large quantities of . . . Pack cords . . . as these articles are absolutely necessary for the trade in many parts of the country, and cannot be purchased in Europe or Canada.
- 1806 (1930) Will you be able to send me over some green skins for windows and Babich and plenty pack cords. . . .