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French
Etymology
From canton + -ier.
Pronunciation
Noun
cantonnier m (plural cantonniers, feminine cantonnière)
- roadman, roadmender
- trackman (railways)
Adjective
cantonnier (feminine cantonnière, masculine plural cantonniers, feminine plural cantonnières)
- (relational) of the Eastern Townships (historical administrative region in southeast Quebec)
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