DCHP-3

carriage

Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the act or process of carrying canoes, boats, supplies, etc. at such a place.

See: carry ((n.))(def. 1),portage ((n.))(def. 2a)

Quotations

<i>c</i>1669
We were come above three hundred leagues, always against the stream, and made sixty carriages, besides drawing, besides the swift we overcame by the oars and poles to come to that little Lake of Castors. . . .
1760
At the further end of this lake we made a carriage of fourscore fathoms. . . .
2n.

on a waterway, a place where both canoe (or other vessel) and cargo are carried from one lake or river to another or around rapids, falls, or other obstructions.

See: carry ((n.))(def. 2),portage ((n.))(def. 1a)

Quotations

1690
Through Rivers wch run strong with falls [there were] thirty three Carriages five lakes in all.
1717
That was sevll Great hills that way as they was forc'd to Cross wth their Canoos & Goods Upon their backs, wch makes it very Difficult for them, Especially one Carriage wch is Allmost a Days Travell for them to Carry their Bundles on their backs.