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Definition of Douane
1. n. A customhouse.
Definition of Douane
1. a custom-house [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Douane
Literary usage of Douane
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Writings of Lafcadio Hearn by Lafcadio Hearn (1922)
"LA douane' THAT vast gray building on Canal Street, which seemeth ancient as
Karnac, and upon which princely sums have vainly been expended in the foolish ..."
2. The Lower Canada Jurist: Collection de Décisions Du Bas Canada by Strachan Bethune, John Sprott Archibald, William Hey, John Stuart Buchan (1878)
"Yuile paient à la douane la balance du prix de vente pour lequel on leur remet
un compte fait et acquitté au nom de Mercier. ..."