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winterman Fur Trade, Hist. 
n. a seasoned fur trader or voyageur who spent his winters in the fur country.
See also: winterer (def. 2a)
- 1956 In 1774, Waden signed a licence for Jos. Le Clair to take 2 canoes and 13 men . . . a Lawrence Ermatinger, 4 canoes, 32 men, of whom 17 were wintermen. . . .
- 1956 In 1774, Waden signed a licence for Jos. Le Clair to take 2 canoes and 13 men . . . a Lawrence Ermatinger, 4 canoes, 32 men, of whom 17 were wintermen. . . .