DCHP-3

make

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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1v.

of ice, form.

Quotations

1817
The ice having made in the bay, has added greatly to the gaiety of the place, by affording an easy access to his Majesty's ship, Charell.
1888
. . . as soon as the snow falls and ice makes, dogs will become the means of transport for the most part; at any rate, all long distances and quick journeys must be made by these hardy animals.
1933
. . . a gray day, ice making everywhere.
2v.

See quote.

Quotations

1859
On arriving at the head of the rapids, the guide gets out on the rocks and surveys the whirlpools. If they are filling in or "making," as they term it, the men rest on their paddles until they commence throwing off, when the guides instantly re-embark, and shove off the boat, and shoot through this dread portal with the speed of lightning.