douane
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Glad were we when they reached the Octroi, and when the indulgent Barrière passed them with all the honours of the Douane.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. by Various
But Domini with wide-open eyes, was staring from her big, square pillow at the red brick floor of her bedroom, on which stood various trunks marked by the officials of the Douane.
From The Garden of Allah by Hichens, Robert Smythe
After being detained half an hour at the Douane, we proceeded to Acquapendente to breakfast.
From After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 by Frye, Major W. E
It has; it is at the Douane, waiting for me.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 4, 1892 by Various
At Modane he came to the Douane, and afterwards into the restaurant.
From The Rome Express by Griffiths, Arthur
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