(French.) A hole in the ground for hiding and preserving provisions which it is inconvenient to carry; used by settlers in the West.--Webster.
·noun A hole in the ground, or hiding place, for concealing and preserving provisions which it is in...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A hidden reservoir of provision (to secure it from bears) in Arctic travel. Also, a deposit of despa...
The Sailor's Word-Book