1a n. Obs. a settler in the colony, or plantation (def. 1), of Newfoundland.
See also: plantation (def. 1)
1b n. See 1861 and 1937 quotes.
2a n. a small trader.
2b n. a businessman who provides advances to fishermen in return for the catch.
2c n. Obs. See freeman (def. I a).
2d n. a permanent resident of the coast of Labrador, as opposed to the fishermen coming from Newfoundland for the fishing season.
See also: liveyere (def. 1)
2e n. a fisherman who visits the coast during the fishing season.