"Freycinet gauge" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after French politician Charles de Freycinet who served as minister of public works of France, and as 14th Prime Minister of the French Third Republic. Etymology templates: {{yesno||n|N}} N, {{named-after/list|politician||||}} politician, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Charles de Freycinet}} Charles de Freycinet, {{named-after|en|Charles de Freycinet|nat=French|occ=politician|wplink=Charles de Freycinet}} Named after French politician Charles de Freycinet Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Freycinet gauge
  1. A standard governing the dimensions of the locks of some canals, put in place as a result of a law passed during the tenure of Charles de Freycinet as minister of public works of France, dating from 5 August 1879. Translations (Translations): gabarit Freycinet [masculine] (French)
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