plew
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of plew
1790–1800; < Canadian French pelu; French: noun use of pelu haired, hairy (now obsolete or dial.); see poilu
Example Sentences
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Thur’s clur ground not fur from us; and I’d stak a plew thur in it.
From The Scalp Hunters by F.A. Stewart
Learning that on his return he would proceed to the same locality in quest of "beaver plew," I determined to accompany him.
From Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography by Clark Johnson M.D.
"Thar's no money in beaver at a dollar a plew," commented Hank, watching his partner out of the corner of his eye.
From Bring Me His Ears by Clarence E. Mulford
“Ta bag,” he said confidentially, “she isn’t a hundert years auld, but she’s auld, and she was proke, and ta wint whustled when she plew, but she’s chust mended, and to-morrow—ah, to-morrow!”
From Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai by George Manville Fenn
Carrambo! it’s fetched beaver down to a plew a plug; while only ten years ago, we could get six pesos the skin!
From The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness by Mayne Reid
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