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water-rat
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
an aquatic rodent, Ondatra zibethica, common to many parts of North America and widely trapped for its valuable fur.
See: muskrat(def. 1)
Quotations
1912
The water-rat has tried to hide in the under-tangle; and the ermine has not only dived in pursuit but headed the water-rat back from the safe retreat of his house.
1944
"Mr. Weasel is a good swimmer! He can catch a water-rat, out-divin' an' out-swimmin' him with ease . . . ."