concession road en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because the land that comprised a row of lots that spanned the entire length of a new township was conceded by the Crown for this purpose.
Meanings
- (Canada, historical) A road laid out by the colonial government through undeveloped Crown land to provide access to rows of newly surveyed lots intended for farming by new settlers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| concession roads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi palstatie (road) · cmn 特許道路 /特许道路 (road)