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brochet
[< Cdn F < F "pike"]
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a large species of pike, Esox lucius, found in northern waters.
See: northern pike
Quotations
1703
brochet [that is "pike"]. . . .
1804
. . . my Indians made several Applications for Liquor which I refused owing to the Brochet (Pike) & Rognion (Kidney) 2 of Cheniers Chiefs that are here & I am determined they shall not taste my Liquor without payment.
1952
The Great Northern Pike (Brochet) can reach forty pounds in weight.