caboter

French

Etymology

Uncertain, perhaps from cap + -oter, influenced by Spanish cabo (cape). Sometimes claimed to be derived from Italian explorer Sebastian Cabot (c. 1474 – c. 1557) or John Cabot (c. 1450 – c. 1500).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.bɔ.te/

Verb

caboter

  1. (intransitive, nautical) to coast (to travel by the coast)
    Synonyms: côtoyer, naviguer
  2. (intransitive) to transport goods or passenger, to provide cabotage

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Norman

Verb

caboter

  1. (Jersey, agriculture) to produce a good crop (of potatoes)
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