DCHP-3

beaver blanket

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1

a blanket or robe of beaver skins sewn together.

See: beaver coat(def. 1)

Quotations

1765-75
I Perseaved five Parsons from the Camp aproching--four was Imployed in Car[ry]ing a Beaver Blanket finely painted--the Other Held in his Hand a Callemeat or Pipe of Peace. . . .
1796
In the loss sustained by Mr. Jarvis, was also a Buffalo Skin, which, if returned, with or without the beaver blankets, will be thankfully received and no questions asked.
2 Fur Trade

the largest size of beaver skin.

See: blanket ((n.))(def. 4)

Quotations

1947
A good beaver "blanket" is worth forty dollars.