folder

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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an item of trading goods, seemingly a small envelope used for carrying tobacco, vermilion, etc.

Quotations

1800

I . . . then gave out to the Indians . . . an assortment of small articles gratis, such as one scalper, two folders, and four flints apiece.

1826

". . . we gave our new Guide a folder and two inches of Tobacco. . . ."

1829

½ doz. Folders.