English Explanatory Dictionary

Freycinet gauge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A standard governing the dimensions of the locks of some canals, put in place as a result of a law passed during the tenure of Charles de Freycinet as minister of public works of France, dating from 5 August 1879.

Word forms

Freycinet gauge

Etymology

Named after French politician Charles de Freycinet who served as minister of public works of France, and as 14th Prime Minister of the French Third Republic.

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