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allumer
Cdn French
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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v.
light up; take a break for a rest.
See: pipe ((2))(def. 2)
Quotations
1860
Once we put in to "allumer" at a Frenchman's....The word "allumer" in the Canadian language means, "to call at a person's house while travelling."
1869
In boat voyaging the signal to the crew to stop rowing or hauling the line for a spell is the steersman's cry of "illiume" [sic] which means in voyaging lingo "light your pipes."
1931
The order "Allumez!" was given by the guide when he deemed the usual time between smokes had elapsed....