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Artois

Artois

1 9.0
A former region in northern France by the English Channel
  • proper noun
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  • In May of 1915, an attack had been launched against the Germans in Artois.
  • Stella Artois
  • Artois beer

Examples

  • In Flanders, in Artois, and Picardie,

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  • The historic region of Artois is known for its rich agricultural land.

  • And he had been some time in Chevachie, in Flanders, in Artois, and Picardie.

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  • Many battles were fought in Artois, a crucial area during World War I.

  • The beautiful countryside of Artois attracts many tourists each year.

Synonyms

County of Artois
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A former province in northern France between Picardy and Flanders

is the simple place name rather than the formal territorial title

Compounds

County of Artois
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A former province in northern France between Picardy and Flanders

Surface Forms

Artois main

Etymology

Artois comes from the name of an old local people, the Atrebates, who lived in that area long ago. So Artois basically means 'land of the Atrebates', which is why it is the name of a province in northern France.