A lot bordering on a river; specifically a long, narrow farm lot extending back from a river, especially one along the St Lawrence river, or in the Red River Settlement.
Origin
Early 18th century.
Definition of river lot in US English:
river lot
noun
Canadian historical
A lot bordering on a river; specifically a long, narrow farm lot extending back from a river, especially one along the St Lawrence river, or in the Red River Settlement.