Voyageur

Quick meaning: Voyageur is a noun meaning (historical) A trader, particularly in furs, who worked (and explored) in the area of Canada and the northern United States from the 16th to early 19th centuries; they were often of Quebecois extraction.

Meaning

(historical) A trader, particularly in furs, who worked (and explored) in the area of Canada and the northern United States from the 16th to early 19th centuries; they were often of Quebecois extraction.

Example Sentences

The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings.

Word Forms

• voyageurs

Synonyms for voyageur

Depending on context, synonyms include canoeman, engagee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include guest, visitor, travel, traveler, travelling, traveller.

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