DCHP-1 Online
stagey 
adj. of furs, inferior by virtue of dark blue patches on the skin.
See also: stage ((adj.))
- 1784 (1954) 'Twill be necessary for you to use every means in your power to prevent the Canadians from . . . employing Indians to Trade their indifferent and stagey Furrs from these articles, & then sell 'em again to the Natives for prime Furrs.
- 1941 Stagey An unprime skin.
- 1784 (1954) 'Twill be necessary for you to use every means in your power to prevent the Canadians from . . . employing Indians to Trade their indifferent and stagey Furrs from these articles, & then sell 'em again to the Natives for prime Furrs.