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four-point blanket
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Spelling variants:4-point blanket
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a famous woollen blanket first used as trading goods at the Hudson's Bay Company posts.
See: point blanket
Quotations
1787
For Sale by Public Auction . . . A Parcel of New Goods not yet unpacked, consisting of 15 pairs of 4 point Blankets, 10 pieces of Red Strouds.
1884
In the way of bedding, two pairs of four-point H.B. blankets which are very light and warm, are considered to be necessary for each man, and two men sleep together using the double allowance of blankets.
1921
When she saw that I had nothing but a double "four-point" Hudson's Bay blanket, she offered to make me a complete suit. . . .
1954
First was a bedroll with attached mattress, Hudson's Bay 4-point blanket, mosquito net large enough to cover the bed amply, a set of nested copper kettles, four to a set, cutlery, dishes, etc.