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Nov 30, 2009
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Cham•plain



Pronunciation: (sham-plān'; for 1 also Fr. shän-plan'), [key]
n.
1. Sa•mu•el de Pronunciation: (sam'yOO-ul du; Fr. sa-my-el' du), [key] 1567–1635, French explorer in the Americas: founder of Quebec; first colonial governor 1633–35.
2. Lake, a lake between New York and Vermont. 125 mi. (200 km) long; ab. 600 sq. mi. (1550 sq. km).

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