arrival

Fur Trade

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1an.

the arrival of one or more persons at a post.

Quotations

1822

Such an uncommon event as an arrival seemed to produce an exhilarating effect upon them.

1967

. . . the post was a scene of great activity during arrivals and departures.

1bn.

the person or persons arriving at a post.

1913

Day after day these arrivals took place and the fort presented a busy scene. Each arrival first reported to the officer in charge.

2n.

a drink or other gratuity offered to trappers and others arriving at a post, to show good feeling and to promote friendly relations.

1939

. . . his band were camped outside with big packs of bear and beaver skins to trade, and Moir left to give them their "arrival."