A term applied In some states to minor rivers and streams capable of being navigated in small boats, skiffs, or launches, though not by steam or sailing ves-sels. New England Trout, etc.. Club v. Mnth-er, OS Vt. 338. 35 Atl. 323, 33 L. R. A. 569
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
