aboideau
Britishnoun
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a dyke with a sluicegate that allows flood water to drain but keeps the sea water out
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a sluicegate in a dyke
Etymology
Origin of aboideau
Canadian French
Example Sentences
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There is a reckless disregard of rules in spelling the word "aboideau," but doubtless the pronunciation was as varied then as now.
From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard
It was not till 1829, more than twenty years after, that the aboideau, now known as the "Trueman Byto," was built.
From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard
Work to the amount of L 1,096 15s. 6d. in the construction of this aboideau is credited to the following persons.
From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard
The next year plans were discussed for the general improvement of the marsh, and a number of indigent Acadians were employed to assist in the construction of a “Running Dike” and aboideau.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)
Ten years later Hazen & White built a new aboideau a little above the first one which had fallen into disrepair.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)
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