liard

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Definition of liard in English English dictionary

A small French coin, equivalent to a quarter of a sou

{a} roan, mingled, spotted, grey, hoary

A French copper coin of one fourth the value of a sou

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Related Terms

Liard River

River, northwestern Canada. Rising in the Yukon Territory, it flows southeast through British Columbia. It then turns northeast and empties into the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories, after a course of 693 mi (1,115 km). Its upper course has rapids and canyons; its lower course is navigable for small boats. It is named for the liards (poplar trees) along its course

Hyphenation

li·ard

Etymology

() French liard, of unknown origin.