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brochet [< Cdn F < F "pike"]

• n. a large species of pike, Esox lucius, found in northern waters.

  See also: northern pike  

  • 1703  (1905)  brochet [that is "pike"]. . . .
  • 1804  (1933)  . . . my Indians made several Applications for Liquor which I refused owing to the Brochet (Pike) & Rognion (Kidney) 2 of Cheniers Chiefs that are here & I am determined they shall not taste my Liquor without payment.
  • 1952  The Great Northern Pike (Brochet) can reach forty pounds in weight.