DCHP-1 Online

pilot Obs.

• 1 n. Fur Trade the pilot or guide in charge of a brigade of canoes or other vessels, or of one vessel only.

  See also: conductor (def. 1)  

  • 1800  (1820)  One or two Guides or Pilots are attached to each brigade.

• 2 n. an experienced person acting as a guide and leader for immigrant trains.

  • 1834-43  (1955)  We found the Camp consisting of about 60 men under the direction of Mr. Dripps James Bridger[,] Pilot.