fur brigade

British  

noun

1. (formerly) a convoy of canoes, horses, or dog sleighs that transported furs and other goods between trading posts and towns or factories

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Example Sentences

SAT-SUN Travel back to 1855, event recreates the excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to Fort Nisqually in 1855, arrival of the fur brigade led by bagpipers welcomed by musket volley, 11:30 a.m., followed by contests between trappers and traders from obstacle course races to cooking contests; Punch and Judy puppet shows, fashion shows and musical performances, living historians demonstrate and teach heritage skills such as fire starting and spinning wool, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,

From Seattle Times

Having called the "fur brigade" - as the Sun calls them - a ladder was lowered into the pond and the rodent scampered up to safety.

From BBC

Besides, the year before coming to the Jefferson, Colter had been with the Missouri Company's fur brigade under Manuel Lisa, and had gone to the Crows as an emissary from the fur company.

From Project Gutenberg

This is the best time of the year for them, when the great fur brigade goes north.

From Project Gutenberg

It was yet early in the day when they stood on the river-bank, looking at the great fleet of scows of the north-bound fur brigade as the boats now lay swinging in the stiffening current.

From Project Gutenberg