DCHP-1 Online
tail (a trap) Esp. Nfld 
v. See 1941 quote.
- 1770 (1792) I tailed a couple of traps for otters, but did not find many rubbing places.
- 1819 The common expression for fixing properly this engine of destruction is, to tail a trap.
- 1941 Tailing a trap. To set a trap.
- 1770 (1792) I tailed a couple of traps for otters, but did not find many rubbing places.