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fisher†
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
a weasel-like fur-bearer, Martes pennanti.
Quotations
1774
Here are also otters . . . fishers. . . .
1862
And when I mention that the most valuable fur bearing animals abound in the Mountains,--such as bears, foxes, fishers and marten in great numbers,--I need scarcely add that such a winter's work would pay well.
1965
It was an extra-small female, not much larger than a big fisher.
2n.
the valuable pelt of this animal.
Quotations
1800
The animal is first mentioned, the skins of which amount to the smallest sum . . . Beaver, otter, muskrat, martin, bear fox, lynx, fisher, mink, wolf, buffaloe.
1807
Exports from the Port of Quebec, 1806 . . . 6,578 Fisher . . . 125,622 Raccoon, etc.
1908
For the period 1858 to 1884, Athabasca District turned out 5.138 fishers.