1. Champlain - Noun
2. Champlain - Proper noun
a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
Source: WordNetA student directing Chatlotte Whitton to a parking place at Champlain High School called her Mrs. Whitton. Charoltte Whitton replied to the student, "Mrs. Whitton? My dear girl, no man has had that privilege." Charlotte Whitton
Aftermath of 1777 Following the failed British campaign led by General Burgoyne, the British still maintained control over Lake Champlain for the duration of the Revolutionary War. Source: Internet
A final attempt in 1812 by American General Henry Dearborn to advance north from Lake Champlain failed when his militia refused to advance beyond American territory. Source: Internet
Akos Hoffer, CEO of the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, and Grace Welch, chair of the Champlain Region Family Council Network Advisory Committee, are among 10 people named to the long-term care staffing study advisory group. Source: Internet
Americans were eager to take back control of Lake Champlain to use the water highway as a trade route. Source: Internet
Anderson (2005), p. 126 In June 1758, British General James Abercromby began amassing a large force at Fort William Henry in preparation for the military campaign directed up the Champlain Valley. Source: Internet