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free Fur Trade, Hist. 
adj. See 1941 quote.
See also: free hunter freeman free trader
- 1809 (1820) These Canadians came up into this part of the world (Dunvegan), free, to hunt the beaver. . . .
- 1941 "Free"--quite a common expression at one time and relates to engaged servants whose contracts expired and who chose to remain in the country.
- 1809 (1820) These Canadians came up into this part of the world (Dunvegan), free, to hunt the beaver. . . .