trapper
UK: ˈtræpə | US: ˈtræpər
n. a person who traps wild animals, especially for their fur
n. (historical) a person involved in the fur trade, often working in remote wilderness areas
The word "trapper" derives from the Middle English word "trappe," meaning a snare or device for catching animals, which itself comes from the Old French "trape" (of Germanic origin). The suffix "-er" is an English agent noun suffix, indicating a person who performs the action (here, setting traps). The term became prominent during the North American fur trade era (17th–19th centuries), where trappers played a key role in supplying pelts.
The trapper checked his lines early in the morning.
Frontier trappers often traded furs with settlers.
Modern trappers must follow strict wildlife regulations.
The documentary explored the life of a 19th-century trapper.
Trappers used various techniques to capture beavers and foxes.