Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A short, clumsy Dutch vessel used in rivers.
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Examples
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So we all and Mr. Ibbott, the Minister, took a schuit -- [The trekschuit (drag-boat) along the canal is still described as an agreeable conveyance from Leyden to Delft.] -- and very much pleased with the manner and conversation of the passengers, where most speak French; went after them, but met them by the way.
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660 Samuel Pepys 1668
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So we all and Mr. Ibbott, the Minister, took a schuit -- [The trekschuit
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete Samuel Pepys 1668
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So we all and Mr. Ibbott, the Minister, took a schuit -- [The trekschuit
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1660 N.S. Samuel Pepys 1668
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So we all and Mr. Ibbott, the Minister, took a schuit ” [The trekschuit
The Diary of Samuel Pepys, May 1660 Pepys, Samuel 1660
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