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allumer Cdn French 
v. light up; take a break for a rest.
See also: pipe ((2)) (def. 2)
- 1860 (1956) 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 (1942) 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....
- 1860 (1956) 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."