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rivage
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rivage, n. [F., fr. L. ripa bank, shore.].
- A bank, shore, or coast. Spenser. [1913 Webster]"From the green rivage many a fall
Of diamond rillets musical." [1913 Webster] - A duty paid to the crown for the passage of vessels on certain rivers. [1913 Webster]
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