First Known Use: 1827
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parfleche
noun par·fleche \ˈpär-ˌflesh\
Definition of PARFLECHE
1
: a raw hide soaked in lye to remove the hair and dried
2
: an article (as a bag or case) made of parfleche
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Origin of PARFLECHE
Canadian French parflèche, from French parer to ward off + flèche arrow
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