Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A beak; in music, a mouthpiece for a musical instrument.
  • noun An obsolete form of beck.

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Examples

  • The liquor board in the province of Québec is called the SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec, I believe) and they sell lots of artisanal wine so you guys should try approaching them.

    contretemps - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • The Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Québec is located on the site of the first chapel built by Samuel de Champlain in 1633.

    New France and Old Québec: Some History and Architecture 2009

  • We spend about $100 million a year in this field in areas like digital technology for the transmission grid -- where Hydro-Québec is fully committed to remaining a world leader.

    Hydro-Quebec's Results 2005, Perspectives 2006 2006

  • You know, being the CEO of Hydro-Québec in Québec is like coaching the Montréal Canadiens; it's not a job you do for the money.

    Hydro-Quebec's Results 2005, Perspectives 2006 2006

  • Hydro-Québec is doing its part; we're investing over $1 billion in this area up to 2010.

    Hydro-Quebec's Results 2005, Perspectives 2006 2006

  • As you can see, hydroelectric development in Québec is still strong, with some very solid projects.

    Hydro-Quebec's Results 2005, Perspectives 2006 2006

  • New Strategy for Procurement and the Supply Chain (Part 4): Jason Busch said: Short answer: bad for competition (and pricing) short-term, good longer-term bec ...

    Spend Matters 2010

  • :) A bit strange to be calling a little girl “mon têtard” in French;) Besides, calling someone a “têtard” in Québec is not a term of endearment, but an insult (it’s like calling him a sucker).

    words of wisdom 2009

  • The most likely candidate to take over: CWCapital, an arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, which is representing a group of lenders with the top claim to the property.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Joanna Slater 2010

  • MohammedY: #IslamOnline management in Qatar have been evading Al-Qaradawi's calls bec he wanted to take sides with employees (through Fathi at IOL)

    Global Voices Online Eman AbdElRahman 2010

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