Joliet

[ joh-lee-et; for 1 also French zhaw-lye ]

noun

Louis [lwee], /lwi/, 1645–1700, French explorer of the Mississippi, born in Canada.
a city in NE Illinois.

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One of the main rail routes leaving the port leads to Union Pacific’s Global 4 facility in Joliet, which sprawls across the equivalent of 500 football fields.
Inside America’s Broken Supply Chain | David J. Lynch | September 30, 2021 | Washington Post
Ye'll get a certy-ficate iv sanity that ye'll be able to show with pride whin ye're let out iv Joliet.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley Dunne
As these were Indian good manners, Marquette and Joliet submitted as gracefully as they could.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
After spending the night with these Indians, Joliet and Marquette were escorted back to their canoes.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
Meantime, Joliet hastened back to Montreal to make his report to the governor.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber

Marquette's and Joliet's voyage of discovery ended at the same spot—the site of the future town of Napoleon.
Life On The Mississippi, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

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