babiche

Etymology
First attested around 1800–10. From, from , diminutive of , from , , from +.

Noun

 * 1)  Thong(s) of rawhide or sinew used as cord, lacing, or webbing, in the manufacture of snowshoes, braided straps and tumplines, fishing and harpoon lines, knit bags, etc.

Etymology
. See above.