DCHP-3

beaver wool

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the fine fur close to the skin beneath the longer guard hairs, formerly, much prized by felt-makers for making beaver hats.

Quotations

1764
Once more the felt-makers petitioned . . . a new duty [be] laid upon the exportation of beaver skins and beaver wool unmanufactured.
1958
Then [in winter] the skin carries two kinds of fur; close to the skin is a thick mass of "beaver wool", down or "duvet" as the French called it; on top is a glossy fur of long "guard hairs."
1964
The pressure of hat manufacturers . . . was successful in securing . . . an export duty of . . . 1s, 6d. on every pound of beaver wool.