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Acadian ((adj.))

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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of or having to do with Acadia, its people, customs, language, etc.

Quotations

1720

. . . I have thought . . . to send home the Acadian deputies with smooth words and promises of enlargement of time.

1896

[Mizzenette Point is] no doubt an alteration of the Acadian Maisonette--little house, used by the Acadians for the Indian houses to the present day.

1964

The Canadian Historical Association last night conferred on him an award of merit in recognition of his contribution to Acadian history over the years.