trading coat

Fur Trade, Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a gaudy garment or outfit of clothing presented to an Indian leader or "captain" (def. 2) as an inducement to trade furs.

Quotations

1783

Sibley you'll keep close employed in fitting up the new House & Leask in making Trading Coats. . . .

1784

Two Taylors at work for the men and one making trading coats.