DCHP-1 Online
demi-decharge [< Cdn F] Obs. 
n. a partial unloading of a canoe to enable it to pass a shallow or dangerous place.
See also: demi-charge (def. 1) half cargo half-load half portage
- 1825 (1931) Made a demi decharge at Rapid aux Morts where I picked up some curious specimens of Stone to be sent home.
- 1825 (1931) Made a demi decharge at Rapid aux Morts where I picked up some curious specimens of Stone to be sent home.