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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.