steerer DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n. — Fur Trade, Obs.
in the canoes and boats of the fur brigades, the foreman of a crew, usually the most skilled boatman and the highest paid.
See also: steersman
2 n.
in a dog-team, the dog hitched nearest to the sled or toboggan, his task being to guide the vehicle, keeping it clear of any-thing that might obstruct it.
See also: steer-dog