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furring Esp. Nfld 
n. the trapping of fur-bearing animals for sale of their pelts.
See also: fur ((v.)) fur-hunting
- 1778 (1792) I fitted out Joseph for a furring voyage to White-bear River, at which place he is to reside by himself during the winter.
- 1822 (1928) Like the people of St. George's Harbour they are industrious and frugal; the extent of their salmon fishery and furring has already been noticed.
- 1907 "Furring" was his sole means of livelihood. . . .
- 1920 In the winter the northern people move up the bays and go "furring."
- 1778 (1792) I fitted out Joseph for a furring voyage to White-bear River, at which place he is to reside by himself during the winter.