affiche
Americannoun
plural
affichesnoun
Etymology
Origin of affiche
C18: from afficher to post
Example Sentences
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This affiche was dated like the former, and certified under the august hand of Quentin Quackleben, M.D., &c. &c. &c.
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
The Germans got out an affiche of news this morning, stating that "les troupes Allemands ont fait des progrès sur certains points."
From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Gibson, Hugh
The paper they were going to prosecute was an affiche calling upon the French people to overthrow l'aristocratie bourgeoise, which was as bad as the other, and to divide the lands.
From A Political Diary 1828-1830, Volume II by Ellenborough, Edward Law, Earl of
The German affiche of yesterday, ordering the Belgian flags taken down, has made everybody furious, and for a time we thought there might be trouble.
From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Gibson, Hugh
The regiment was soon fitted up and the soldiers began to put in practice in good earnest the theory of the affiche.
From After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 by Frye, Major W. E
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