DCHP-2
march ((n.)) [< v. (def. 1)] North DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a journey of any kind, especially by canoe, dogsled, etc.; also, a leg of a journey.
See also: mush ((n.))
- 1801 (1820) Sent five men with a canoe, two days march up the river.
- 1820 (1938) . . . Brunelle's Canoe . . . was unable to keep company with Magnions Brigade, in consequence of his wife being taken in labour on the march two days ago.
- 1905 (1954) There were two feet of snow on the ground during the first part of our trip of 270 miles, and after a long week of almost incessant travel, or "march" as the word was, we reached our destination. . . .
- 1931 Once again the long marches were resumed as the little hamlets . . . faded from sight.
- 1801 (1820) Sent five men with a canoe, two days march up the river.