DCHP-1 Online
bullyar [< bully + er] 
n. in the fur trade, a hired tough whose job it was to intimidate rival traders and to do the fighting for the brigade or post.
See also: bully (boy)
- 1913 Long after the plumed and pampered professional "bullyars" had disappeared from the lists the desire to emulate their performances would crop up. . . .
- 1941 Bullyar. Supposed to be the best man in a boat's crew spoiling for a fight with one of another brigade.
- 1913 Long after the plumed and pampered professional "bullyars" had disappeared from the lists the desire to emulate their performances would crop up. . . .