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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The work was completed in August, 1774, by the construction of an aboideau.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by W. O. (William Odber) Raymond
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 Howard Trueman
The House of Assembly voted £100 towards building a bridge at the place and Mr. Simonds agreed to erect a structure to serve the double purpose of a public bridge and aboideau.
From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by W. O. (William Odber) Raymond
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 W. O. (William Odber) Raymond
In 1829 another attempt was made to aboideau the Aulac River, and this time it was successful.
From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Howard Trueman
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