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lynx†
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
a North American wildcat, Lynx canadensis, having prominently tufted ears, large cushioned paws, and a black tail-tip.
See: Canada lynx
Quotations
1760
They have a great number of lynxes, whose flesh tastes like veal.
1849
In these woods occasionally is seen the lynx, with its stout active mate, cat-like face, tufted ears, spotted legs and short tail.
1966
A well-known trapper . . . discovered a lynx in one of his beaver traps this week.
2n.
the fur of the Canada lynx.
Quotations
1820
Three marten, a musk-rat, or a single, lynx, or wolverine skin are equivalent to one beaver.
1964
. . . the price of white fox has risen to $25 from $10 in the 1950s. Lynx prices have gone up to $15 from $3.
3n.
the flesh of the Canada lynx used as food.
Quotations
1858
Lynx also makes a good stew if you do not think of cats, and squirrels make un grand ragoût.
1921
The dishes included the choice of moose, caribou, bear, lynx, beaver, or muskrat.