verrangue

[< Cdn F < F varangue rib of a boat]

Fur Trade, Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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verengue

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in a canoe, one of a series of semi-hoops set at right angles to the gunwales to give structural support to the form.

1806

Buyson was employed making verangues for a small canoe, and Mr. Stuart banded the large one but did not render all the verangues.

1814

Men preparing wood for canoes ... making maiters, verrangues, etc.

1862

It is used for the thin hoops or verrandis [sic] and lining of bark canoes.