DCHP-3

packet carrier

Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of the men making up a packet (def. 2).

See: packet(def. 2),packet man

Quotations

1939
Kipling . . . was an experienced hunter, trader and a man of high standing in the service of the Company. He was the famous "packet carrier" from Fort Garry to Norway House, which was a most responsible position.