DCHP-3

pack cord

Fur Trade, Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a strong cord, usually of leather, for tying up packs of fur and other large packages.

Quotations

1806
Will you be able to send me over some green skins for windows and Babich and plenty pack cords. . . .
1810
Women all busy stretching buffalo hides to make pemmican bags and pack cords.
1831
That Gentlemen in charge of Districts and Posts be directed . . . to collect large quantities of . . . Pack cords . . . as these articles are absolutely necessary for the trade in many parts of the country, and cannot be purchased in Europe or Canada.