DCHP-2

pack ((v.)) DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1 v. — Fur Trade

  prepare a bale of fur by means of a pack press.

  See also: pack press  

• 2a † v.

  of men, carry (goods, supplies, etc.), especially on the back.

  See also: backpack ((v.))  pack in  packing  

• 2b † v.

  of animals, carry goods or supplies; serve as a pack animal. Cp. pack dog.

• 3a v.

  load or burden with packs of goods or supplies.

• 3b v.

  transport on pack animals.

• 3c v.

  use for transporting goods or supplies.

• 4 v.

  serve as a guide and bearer (for).

  See also: packer (def. 2b)