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pekan pecan [< Cdn F pékan, pécan(t) < East Algonk.; cf. Abnaki pēkanē]

• 1 n.

  See also: fisher  

  • 1760  The fur of this animal, as also that of the Pekan . . . are what is called the . . . lesser furs.
  • 1829  The Pekan . . . Wejack, or Fisher [of the] Fur Traders.
  • 1846  Foxes, Loup Cerviers, Wild Cats, Racoons, Porcupines, Peaconks or Fishers, Woodchucks or Ground Hogs, Saple or Martins, Minks, Squirrels and Hares, are native animals of the country.
  • 1963  It was one of the loveliest and rarest of fur-bearers--a pekan or fisher

• 2 n. the fur of the fisher.

  • c1902  (1912)  Of otter and mink and pekan there will be plenty, for these fish-eaters are most easily taken before midwinter frost has frozen the streams solid.
  • 1784  (1790)  The Indians here offered us a few skins to trade . . . eight otters, one peccant, two beaver. . . .