DCHP-1 Online
canot Rabasca Cdn French "Athabasca canoe" Obs. 
a fast light canoe (def. 1) used by the fur-traders for speedy delivery of officials, communications, correspondence, and special goods.
See also: canot allège express canoe
- 1860 (1956) The first signifies the light, unladen canoes, employed as post or express boats, and are also known by the name of "canots Rabasca."
- 1860 (1956) The first signifies the light, unladen canoes, employed as post or express boats, and are also known by the name of "canots Rabasca."