DCHP-2
carriage Obs. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1 n.
the act or process of carrying canoes, boats, supplies, etc. at such a place.
See also: carry ((n.)) (def. 1) portage ((n.)) (def. 2a)
- c1669 (1961) We were come above three hundred leagues, always against the stream, and made sixty carriages, besides drawing, besides the swift we overcame by the oars and poles to come to that little Lake of Castors. . . .
- 1760 At the further end of this lake we made a carriage of fourscore fathoms. . . .
2 n.
on a waterway, a place where both canoe (or other vessel) and cargo are carried from one lake or river to another or around rapids, falls, or other obstructions.
See also: carry ((n.)) (def. 2) portage ((n.)) (def. 1a)
- 1690 (1929) Through Rivers wch run strong with falls [there were] thirty three Carriages five lakes in all.
- 1717 (1932) That was sevll Great hills that way as they was forc'd to Cross wth their Canoos & Goods Upon their backs, wch makes it very Difficult for them, Especially one Carriage wch is Allmost a Days Travell for them to Carry their Bundles on their backs.
- c1669 (1961) We were come above three hundred leagues, always against the stream, and made sixty carriages, besides drawing, besides the swift we overcame by the oars and poles to come to that little Lake of Castors. . . .