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bullyar
[< bully + er]
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
in the fur trade, a hired tough whose job it was to intimidate rival traders and to do the fighting for the brigade or post.
See: bully (boy)
Quotations
1913
Long after the plumed and pampered professional "bullyars" had disappeared from the lists the desire to emulate their performances would crop up. . . .
1941
Bullyar. Supposed to be the best man in a boat's crew spoiling for a fight with one of another brigade.