Aisne

[eyn; French en]

noun

a river in N France, flowing NW and W to the Oise. 175 miles (280 km) long.
a department in N France. 2868 sq. mi. (7430 sq. km). Capital: Laon.

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Historical Examples of aisne

The credit for the crossing of the Aisne lies with the British troops.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
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This ended the first day's fighting on the battle of the Aisne.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
Various
The second phase of the battle of the Aisne contained two factors.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
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But why, since they were about to fall back, had they advanced to the line of the Aisne?
The Downfall
Emile Zola
The English Army had left the Aisne to operate in the north.
Current History, A Monthly Magazine
New York Times

British Dictionary definitions for aisne

Aisne

noun

a department of NE France, in Picardy region. Capital: Laon. Pop: 535 326 (2003 est). Area: 7428 sq km (2897 sq miles)
a river in N France, rising in the Argonne Forest and flowing northwest and west to the River Oise: scene of a major Allied offensive in 1918 which turned the tide finally against Germany in World War I. Length: 282 km (175 miles)

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