livyer

noun

liv·​yer

ˈlivyər

variants or livyere or liveyere

(ˈ)liv¦ye(ə)r

plural -s

: a permanent settler of northeastern Canada who lives by trapping, trading, or fishing

Word History

Etymology

alteration of livier

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