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boudeuse [boo-dœz] ExamplesWord Origin noun
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Origin of boudeuse French, noun use of boudeuse sulky, sullen (boud(er) to sulk, be sullen + -euse -euse Examples from the Web for boudeuse Historical Examples of boudeuse
While the Boudeuse was casting her anchor, canoes filled with women came around her.
Ocean’s Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries
Edward Rowland
But scarcely had the Boudeuse gained the open sea when a furious tempest arose.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne
This experience sufficed to convince the captain that the Boudeuse was but little fitted for the voyage he had before him.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne
Variable winds, heavy weather, and a running sea, caused much damage to the Boudeuse.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne
It was impossible to cross the Pacific with only six months’ provisions, which was all the Boudeuse carried.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne