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† ˈheyrat(t Obs.
An American quadruped; app. the Kinkajou (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus).
1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1658) 84 We may hereunto add the beast which is bred in America, called Heyratt, spoken of by Theuetus: which name signifieth a beast of Hony..for it will climb the trees, and coming to the caves of Bees..take out the Hony with their nails... It is about the bigness of a Cat, and of a Chesse-nut colour. 1677G. Charleton Exercit. Anim. (ed. 2) 18 Heyrat. 1688R. Holme Armoury ii. 183/1 The Heyrat a beast in America, as big as a Cat..a great climber of Trees. |