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tapis
[< Cdn F < F "carpet, rug"]
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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a blanket worn by sled-dogs.
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1896
The collars are surmounted by variegated pompons and the dog blankets or tapis, are elaborately beaded or embroidered.
1908
The dogs were also dressed with worsted or silk-fringed tapis of fine cloth, richly braided and embroidered, and banded with brass or silver-plated round bells.
1938
Within the warehouse were piled furs . . . and the usual assortment of carrioles, toboggans, dog harness and beaded tapis.