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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the catch of furs of a trapper or hunter, either for a season or one trip.
Quotations
1767
They are very numerous at this time but have made bad hunts.
1809
Desnoyers arrived with his fall hunt, bringing 50 skins.
1913
In case the hunt did not come up to or exceed the amount of the hunter's debts, the master arranged with him how much should be paid on account. . . .
1933
. . . Harvey has . . . set out his traps and made a better than average hunt.
1962
The Indians' hunt varied from 50 to 200 beaver, the largest . . . being 250.