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pek·an

(pĕk′ən)

[Canadian French pékan, from Eastern Abenaki pékané.]

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pekan

(ˈpɛkən)

(Animals) another name for fisher²

[C18: from Canadian French pékan, of Algonquian origin; compare Abnaki pékané]

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fish•er

(ˈfɪʃ ər)

n.

1. a fisherman.

2. a dark-furred North American marten, Martes pennanti.

3. the fur of this animal.

[before 900]

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Noun

pekan - large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal

black cat, fisher cat, Martes pennanti, fisher

marten, marten cat - agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

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HILLS bet: 4 Anak Pekan, 6 Barolo, 7 Promoter, 8 Dorothy's Friend, Escayola, 11 Jagger, 12 Shredded, Zibeline, 16 Distant Prospect, Land N Stars, Pagan Dance, 20 Collier Hill, Defining, Misternando, 25 bar.

Racing: ANAK AGAIN; Bookies fear Plate jolly

Bookmakers Reuben Page have installed the Chester Cup winner Anak Pekan as the 5-1 favourite for the John Smith's Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday week.

Page boy Pekan is favourite for Plate

Michael Jarvis's recent Kempton winner Anak Pekan heads the market as 6- 1 favourite with totesport, who are sponsoring the extended two- mile event for the ninth time.

RACING: Big aims to go one better in Chester Cup

Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today questioned the motive of the claim by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak that he was targeted by an unidentified sniper in Pekan, Pahang, in 2017.

Muhyiddin questions motive behind Najib's sniper claim

THEY deserved the freedom of Chester when Anak Pekan overcame a seemingly impossible draw two years ago, but Michael Jarvis and Philip Robinson can rightly claim to be the Cup kings if they can pull off an even taller task with Galient on the Roodee today.

Horse Racing: Jarvis fears effect of draw may derail Galient bid for glory; 2.50 CHESTER CUP

Byline: By Garry Owen (Alan Thomson) who napped Anak Pekan (2-1) at Chester yesterday

Racing: PARASOL TO SHADE IT; Privy Seal one for Dettori in sub-standard Chester Vase

ANAK PEKAN carried out a merciless execution of 16 rivals in the totesport Chester Cup on the Roodeye yesterday, putting the bookies to the sword in the process.

Racing: ANAK'S CUP RUNNETH OVER; Pekan punters go nuts on Roodeye

Totesport: 3-1 Anak Pekan, 15-2 Big Moment, 10-1 Misternando, Unleash, Ponderon, 12-1 Kristensen, 14-1 Rahwaan, Rayshan, Gralmano, Numitas, 16-1 Almizan, 20-1 Distant Prospect, Swing Wing, 22-1 Gracilis, 25-1 bar.

Channon praying for dry weather

As a three-year-old, he was nothing if not consistent, earning places in some good handicap events and although he moves to conditions company here, Putra Pekan should do himself justice.

Racing: Perfect Putra Pekan

Speaking at the 'Hard Truth: Cash is King' forum here at Umno's headquarters, Najib said that the sniper had fired a shot at his room, while he was not present in the Pekan Umno office, seemingly as a warning sign.

Najib: Sniper fired shot at Pekan Umno office as warning before GE14

MICHAEL JARVIS yesterday announced the retirement of dual Chester Cup winner Anak Pekan but revealed plans to try to recapture the trophy next month, writes David Carr.

Horse Racing: Anak Pekan retired but Galient is up for the Cup

FAVOURITE Anak Pekan is a solid wager to lift today's totesport Chester Cup.

Racing: SOFT TOUCH; Jarvis stayer will welcome rain

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