DCHP-3

fur trader

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a person engaged in the fur trade.

See: fur trade,trader(def. 1)

Quotations

1815
Thirty years ago, these Lakes were navigated only by Indian Canoes, Batteaux, and 2 or 3 small vessels, chiefly employed in conveying goods for the fur traders.
1966
The commerce of the fur traders demanded a larger boat than the usual Indian canoes, and for this purpose the 36-foot freighter canoes were constructed.