rigolet

[ rig-uh-let ]

noun

, Southern U.S.

1. a small stream; rivulet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigolet¹

1710–20, Americanism; < Mississippi Valley French, equivalent to French rigole drain, channel + -et, -et

Example Sentences

At Rigolet final arrangements were decided on and last purchases made for the dash into the wilds.

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Rigolet was the low comedian, and took the parts usually played by Arnal and Bouffé.

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He was then at Rigolet Post, a chief trader only, now what is he so great!

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Rigolet is ninety-two miles from Northwest River by the winter trail.

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Two days later we pulled in at Rigolet and were greeted by my friend Fraser.

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