agrès

[< Cdn F < F agrès tackle, rigging]

Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the travelling equipment of a canoe, York boat, etc.

Quotations

1814

. . . I saw them . . . in the garret of the Athabaska House mingled with old useless agrès of canoes . . .

1853

The cargo and agres are correct as per Bill of Lading.

2n.

equipment for any kind of expedition; outfit.

1824

Got our Fishing agres in order & our Nets set.

1855

Danneau arranging the Horse Agrais.