gaspereau

/ ˈɡæspərəʊ /

noun

1. another name for alewife

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaspereau¹

from Canadian French

Example Sentences

Once more a village arose on Grand Pré, and cider-presses creaked on the hills of Gaspereau.

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Thus to the Gaspereau's mouth moved on that mournful procession.

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The Gaspereau villages grew in importance, and were among the richest and most populous in 1755.

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The steamer was soon at the pier inside the broad mouth of the river Gaspereau.

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Fort Gaspereau and a fortification at the mouth of the St. John were also occupied.

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