DCHP-3

Bay

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

(used with the) Hudson Bay, its shores, and the vicinity.

Quotations

1748
The Petitioners were advised . . . to petition the House of Commons . . . to open the Trade to the Bay, and to incorporate the Petitioners and others their Associates under proper Regulations.
1842
The . . . Hudson's Bay Company . . . are now the only Company that have permanent establishments in the Bay.
1960
The title was, however, except for a few isolated posts on the great Bay itself, generally not "pushed" so long as the French held Quebec . . . .
2n.

the Hudson's Bay Company; also, one of its trading posts or retail stores.

Quotations

1812
Another great advantage of having a House in Canada would be the purchasing of high Wines, Tobacco and Provisions for the Bay.
1824
Petty merchants are encouraged; they receive their outfits from the Bay at cost and charges.
1964
Since the Bay buys its skins from the Eskimo and Indian trappers, it seems fitting that a percentage of the trappers' catch should be used for the benefit of their children.