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wintering ground(s)
Fur Trade, Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1
the region in which a fur trader carried on his business throughout the winter in the fur country.
Quotations
1763
He told me, that he had just returned from his wintering-ground, and I asked after his health. . . .
1843
An extra allowance for the wintering grounds of 25 lbs. flour, 20 lbs. Sugar and 10 lbs. Grease in addition to the ordinary rations.
1855
In MacMillan's wintering ground everything went on in its successful train.
2
the region where the winter hunt is carried on.
Quotations
1765
. . . we Come to the Planes of the Dogs [Prairie du Chien] so Cald the Grate Plase of Rondavues for the traders and Indans Before thay Dispars for thare Wintering Grounds.
1820
Mr. Laronde had equipped twelve hunters . . . and sent them to their wintering grounds.