cruiser n See CRUISE n for sense 3.
   1 Crewman of a vessel engaged in coastal trade.
   [1819] P 54-63 Cruiser [named] John Eagan.
   2 A migratory fisherman prosecuting the cod-fishery in a schooner on the Labrador coast.
   1895 Outing xxvii, p. 20 These [floaters] are the 'cruisers,' who live on board their craft, shifting about from place to place in search of fish, which, when caught. are cleaned upon the decks, salted 'green.'
   3 One who visits friends and neighbours.
   M 69-5 Since there was no fishing carried on on Sunday, a favourite custom of the fisherfolk was to exchange visits between neighbouring communities on that day. [This photo shows] three 'cruisers' (visitors) returning home on Sunday evening after making a visit to our community.

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