furring

Esp. Nfld

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the trapping of fur-bearing animals for sale of their pelts.

Quotations

1778

I fitted out Joseph for a furring voyage to White-bear River, at which place he is to reside by himself during the winter.

1822

Like the people of St. George's Harbour they are industrious and frugal; the extent of their salmon fishery and furring has already been noticed.

1907

"Furring" was his sole means of livelihood. . . .

1920

In the winter the northern people move up the bays and go "furring."