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reindeer
Esp. North
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
any of several species of North American reindeer, genus Rangifer, native to Canada, Alaska, and formerly to Maine and Mass.
Quotations
1793
. . . at the root of almost every tree may be seen the marks of Moose . . . or Keraboo Deer.
1806
La Malice killed a Rein Deer that was crossing the River. . . .
1936
He was dressed in a reindeer "parkey"[,] fur cap and "Much-luck" boots.