pipe ((2)) 2 DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n.
an ornamented ceremonial pipe, used by certain Indian tribes as a symbol of peace and adopted by the white traders in their dealings with these Indians.
See also: calumet of peace pipe of peace
2 n. — Fur Trade, Obs.
put on the pipe, put up for trade by agreement entered into through a ceremonial smoking of a calumet.