DCHP-3

case(d) cat

Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the skin of the Canada lynx, so called because the pelt was removed by case-skinning.

Quotations

1755
The Natives received from the Master ten Gallons of Brandy half adulterated with water; and when intoxicated they traded Cased Cats, Martens, & good parchment Beaver skins, refusing Wolves & dressed Beaver.
1800
The old Pass au Travers came to the Fort, with 20 Cass'd Catts & 8 Beavers.