usine

Definition

A West Indian sugar factory.

Etymology

From French usine. Doublet of officina and oficina.

Example Sentences

• "Account of the usines or central sugar factories on the island"
• "The testator died possessed of one third share in an usine or manufactory of refined sugar, and in the machinery, stock in trade, book debts, and effects belonging thereto."
• "On our usines vacuum pans are used to make a high class of sugar, triple effects to save fuel, and filter presses to recover the sugar lost otherwise in the scum."