douane
Americannoun
plural
douanesExample Sentences
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The Saar is incorporated in the French douane system and after fifteen years will be submitted to a plebiscite.
From Peaceless Europe by Nitti, Francesco Saverio
"Wait a moment," he said, leading her aside towards the waiting-room, while the crowd that was going to the douane passed them by.
From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
But rather than run any risks in the crowd thronging the douane, I decided to let the suitcase look after itself, and send down for it with the key from the hotel later.
From The Powers and Maxine by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)
I am not in love with the douane.
From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward
Fr. la douane, from Arab. p. 386diwán; either as a council or as an account-book.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
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