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
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an overcoat of beaver skins.