Boa
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This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Boa
Boa. [From Latin boa, a large serpent] A long, serpent-like piece of fur or feathers, worn around the neck by ladies ; also a fur tippet. A boa usually accompanies a muff to complete a set of furs.
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