Perrot

[ puh-roh, pe-; French pe-roh ]

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noun

Ni·co·las [nik, -, uh, -l, uh, s, nee-kaw-, lah], 1644–1717, North American fur trader and explorer in the Great Lakes region, born in France.

The saddle of Maitre Perrot had a pillion attached behind for a lady, but this was at present untenanted.

Nicholas Perrot and various Jesuit Relations are the original authorities.

Perrot afterwards built another fort, called Fort St. Antoine, a little above, on the east bank.

Fort Perrot seems to have been built in 1685, and to have stood near the outlet of the lake, probably on the west side.

Perrot and Danton built a rough shelter for the maid, enclosing a small fire, and gave her some dry blankets.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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