pilot

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1n. — Fur Trade

the pilot or guide in charge of a brigade of canoes or other vessels, or of one vessel only.

See: conductor(def. 1)

Quotations

1800

One or two Guides or Pilots are attached to each brigade.

2n.

an experienced person acting as a guide and leader for immigrant trains.

1834-43

We found the Camp consisting of about 60 men under the direction of Mr. Dripps James Bridger[,] Pilot.