habitants
habitant On the southern coast a distinction is also made between _liveyeres_, English-speaking, semi-settled fishermen and _habitants_, semi-settled fishermen who speak French. The former are also termed'planters'or 'settlers'. The name 'planter' is erroneous; the loca...
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| Summary: | habitant On the southern coast a distinction is also made between _liveyeres_, English-speaking, semi-settled fishermen and _habitants_, semi-settled fishermen who speak French. The former are also termed'planters'or 'settlers'. The name 'planter' is erroneous; the local inhabitants when talking of planters mean fishermen from Newfoundland, who return to their homes when the season in Labrador is over. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G. M. Story JUL 1970 JH AUG 1970 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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