wejack

< Algonk.; cf. Cree uchāk and Ojibwa uchik; perhaps influenced by Ojibwa wachashk muskrat. Cp. woodchuck

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a weasel-like fur-bearer, Martes pennanti.

See: fisher(def. 1),woodshock

1743

a wejack Shar qua she wuck.

1755

In the evening we came to a Creek where were plenty of Wejacks.

1829

The Pekan . . . Wejack, or Fisher [of the] Fur Traders.

1902

This is wuchak the fisher, or pekan, commonly called "the black cat"--who, in spite of his fishy name, hates water as cats hate it.

1956

When Wuchusk comes up through a tunnel from the water and makes for his bed, he will step in the trap.

2n. — Obs.

the valuable pelt of this animal.

See: fisher(def. 2)

1749

Two Vejacks [are valued] as one Beaver.

1777

To William Tomison 15_1/2 Beaver in Trading Goods as necessaries for Trapping forty-five Martins and one Wejeck.