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planche, ridge (in a field) ; also a sort of four-wheeled carriage, called 



by English Canadians a " buckboai-d." 

 pruche (Abies Canadensis), hemlock, (Littr^ gives prusse or pruce). 

 quinteau (f), stook of grain. 

 raie, furrow, (in Littre) ; sillon not used. 

 rale (1), branch (of tree). 

 rape savage (Lappa major), burdock. 

 sapin (Abies balsamea,) balsam. 

 par secoiisses, off and on. 

 siffleur (?) (Procyon lotor), racoon. 

 taure, heifer, (in Littrd) ; g6nisse not used. 



N.B — "Words whose orthography is doubtful are followed by (1), 



