Freycinet gauge en · NOUN
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.
Meanings
- 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.
Translations (1)
fr gabarit Freycinet (Translations)