craft² n Phr fresh craft: recently killed game or birds.
   1861 DE BOILIEU 120 I forgot to mention one person who generally figures high in the woodman's crew—I mean the gunner, or the man who provides the crew with fresh craft—the term 'fresh craft' signifying fresh provisions. [1886] LLOYD 95 Feasting becomes general; and the horrors of perpetual salt pork are forgotten in the delight with which 'fresh craft' is devoured. For days a fierce cannonade is continued, until 'birds enough' have been obtained.

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