DCHP-1 Online
arrival Fur Trade 
1a n. the arrival of one or more persons at a post.
- 1822 (1932) Such an uncommon event as an arrival seemed to produce an exhilarating effect upon them.
- 1967 . . . the post was a scene of great activity during arrivals and departures.
1b n. the person or persons arriving at a post.
- 1913 Day after day these arrivals took place and the fort presented a busy scene. Each arrival first reported to the officer in charge.
2 n. a drink or other gratuity offered to trappers and others arriving at a post, to show good feeling and to promote friendly relations.
See also: departure
- 1939 . . . his band were camped outside with big packs of bear and beaver skins to trade, and Moir left to give them their "arrival."
- 1822 (1932) Such an uncommon event as an arrival seemed to produce an exhilarating effect upon them.