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tuktu
[< Esk.]
Arctic
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
any of several species of North American reindeer, genus Rangifer, native to Canada, Alaska, and formerly to Maine and Mass.
See: caribou(def. 1)
Quotations
1748
[. . . upon giving them to understand, that we wanted Tuktoa, which in their Language signifies Venison, they . . . brought us some which had been cured after their manner, by drying.]
1865
When the feet of tuktoo are wet, they can go much faster over the mountain rocks.
1924
"Tooktoo, " said he, and advanced his three fingers before our incredulous eyes.
1965
. . . men of the Canadian Wildlife Service fear that tuktu, the beast with the handsome antlers, may soon be remembered only in illustrations. . . .
2n.
See quote.
Quotations
1864
So complete was his happiness, that he told me I should have the choice of his two wives, all his tuktoo (reindeer furs) that I might need, and sealskin for making boots, with other articles in abundance.