Moncton

[ muhngk-tuh n ]

/ ˈmʌŋk tən /

noun

a city in SE New Brunswick, in E Canada.

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Example sentences from the Web for moncton

Wolfe fell early in the battle, and Moncton is dangerously wounded.
French and English|Evelyn Everett-Green
A loud knocking at the door, announced the arrival of Mr. Moncton.
The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I|Susanna Moodie
It was for refusing so positively his commands, in not asking young Moncton's pardon.'
The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I|Susanna Moodie
Theophilus was on his way to Moncton, and appointed the old rascal to meet him somewhere on the road.
The Monctons|Susanna Moodie

Mr. Moncton examined the post-mark and eagerly opened it up.
The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I|Susanna Moodie

British Dictionary definitions for moncton

Moncton

/ (ˈmɒŋktən) /

noun

a city in E Canada, in SE New Brunswick. Pop: 90 359 (2001)

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