1753 J. HanwayHist. Acct. Brit. Trade Caspian Sea I. l. 332 It is common to see a great man sit in his sable-coat in the height of summer.
1928 E. WallaceGunner ii. 24 I hope you are wearing warm undies. Why are undies indelicate and sable coats ladylike? Ask me. It's one of the mysteries.