Quebec
[kwi'bek;kə-]
Definition
(noun.) the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British.
(noun.) the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River.
Typed by Dominic--From WordNet
Examples
- I say, Dob, I feel just as I did on the morning I went out with Rocket at Quebec. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Why, Quebec, my poppet, says George, following, on invitation, into that department. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- You know what Quebec and Malta and Woolwich are, and I never did think you would, or could, have had the heart to serve us so. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Bucket, not unwelcome, has sat himself down next to Mr. George and taken Quebec and Malta on his knees. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He rode his own horse, Greased Lightning, and won the Garrison cup at Quebec races. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Quebec and Malta here exclaim, with clapping of hands, that Bluffy is sure to bring mother something, and begin to speculate on what it will be. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Quebec and Malta lay the cloth for dinner, while Woolwich, serving, as beseems him, under his father, keeps the fowls revolving. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Because he ain't well, I think, mother, adds Quebec. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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