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stagey

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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adj.

of furs, inferior by virtue of dark blue patches on the skin.

See: stage ((adj.))

Quotations

1784

'Twill be necessary for you to use every means in your power to prevent the Canadians from . . . employing Indians to Trade their indifferent and stagey Furrs from these articles, & then sell 'em again to the Natives for prime Furrs.

1941

Stagey An unprime skin.