buffalo robe

buf·fa·lo robe

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Definitions of buffalo robe words

noun buffalo robe a carriage robe or rug made of the skin of the bison, dressed with the hair on 3
noun buffalo robe the prepared skin of an American bison, with the hair left on, used as a lap robe, rug, or blanket. 1
noun buffalo robe (US, historical) A cured bison hide, with the hair left on, used as a blanket or wrap. 0

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1675-85

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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