DCHP-2

beaver coat Fur Trade, Hist. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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  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 blanket  beaver robe  beaver wool  coat beaver  coating  robe (def. 1)  toggy  

  • 1671  (1942)  That Mr. Rastell take care to put up publick bills upon the Exchange tomorrow morneing for Sale of lb.3000 weight of beaver coates &, skins. . . .
  • 1754  (1907)  One man narrowly escaped from a Grizzle Bear that he had wounded, by throwing his Beaver coat from him; which the bear tore to pieces, & which the natives always do when forced to retreat.
  • 1954  Tomison had lent to the Indians three beaver coats, stamped with the mark of the Hudson's Bay Company. . . .

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  an overcoat of beaver skins.

  • 1791  (1911)  They wore large beaver coats and the carriole was filled with buffalo skins.