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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
a preparation for applying to the skin to repel insect pests such as mosquitoes and black flies.
Quotations
1903
Next in order come the various "dopes." And they are various. From the stickiest, blackest pastes to the silkiest, suavest oils, they range, through the grades of essence, salve, and cream.
1947
The fact that the dope leaks over spare socks, blankets and reading matter does not detract from the worth of the equipment.
2n. — Slang
butter.
Quotations
1889
Some of the old timers feast occasionally on hardtack covered with dope--butter--and in their tea or strong coffee they use the tin-cow--condensed milk.