Neisse
a river in N Europe, flowing N from the NW Czech Republic along part of the boundary between Germany and Poland to the Oder River. 145 miles (233 km) long.
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How to use Neisse in a sentence
Friedrich continues at Ottmachau; head-quarters there thenceforth, till he see Neisse settled.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleBrowne is in Neisse; and will start into a strange stare when the flying post reaches him: Prussians actually on march!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleThe reader is requested to look at Neisse; for besides the Tokay wine, there will things arrive there.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleSchwerin does; marches across the River; takes post on the south side of Neisse: notable to the Sunday rustics.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleThe Siege of Neisse is now to proceed forthwith; trenches to be opened April 4th.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.) | Thomas Carlyle
British Dictionary definitions for Neisse
/ (ˈnaɪsə) /
Also called: Glatzer Neisse (ˈɡlɑːtsə) a river in SW Poland, rising on the northern Czech border, and flowing northeast to join the Oder near Brzeg. Length: about 193 km (120 miles): Polish name: Nysa
Also called: Lusatian Neisse a river in E Europe, rising near Liberec in the Czech Republic and flowing north to join the Oder: forms part of the German–Polish border. Length: 225 km (140 miles)
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