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ice-out

Regional

Meaning
Maine/NH: the day a lake's winter ice cover breaks up.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New England

What does “ice-out” mean

Throughout Maine and New Hampshire, 'ice-out' marks the day a lake's winter ice cover finally breaks up and drifts away — a major spring milestone. Communities run fundraising pools guessing the date.

Where it's used

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