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pekan
[< Cdn F pékan, pécan(t) < East Algonk.; cf. Abnaki pēkanē]
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
See: fisher
Quotations
1760
The fur of this animal, as also that of the Pekan . . . are what is called the . . . lesser furs.
1829
The Pekan . . . Wejack, or Fisher [of the] Fur Traders.
1846
Foxes, Loup Cerviers, Wild Cats, Racoons, Porcupines, Peaconks or Fishers, Woodchucks or Ground Hogs, Saple or Martins, Minks, Squirrels and Hares, are native animals of the country.
1963
It was one of the loveliest and rarest of fur-bearers--a pekan or fisher
2n.
the fur of the fisher.
Quotations
1784
The Indians here offered us a few skins to trade . . . eight otters, one peccant, two beaver. . . .
<i>c</i>1902
Of otter and mink and pekan there will be plenty, for these fish-eaters are most easily taken before midwinter frost has frozen the streams solid.