Artois

[ar-twah]

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noun

a former province in N France: artesian wells.

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Historical Examples

For this divined and persistent loyalty Artois had a sensation of absolute love.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
He was going to put it back on his dark hair, when Artois held his arm.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
Artois wondered, but could not divine, what was at the back of his mind.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
Artois heard voices in the house, and listened for a new one, the voice of Peppina.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
As they drove off Artois drew out some small square bits of paper.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens

British Dictionary definitions for artois

Artois

noun

a former province of N France

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Artois

Examples from the Web for artois

Historical Examples

For this divined and persistent loyalty Artois had a sensation of absolute love.

He was going to put it back on his dark hair, when Artois held his arm.

Artois wondered, but could not divine, what was at the back of his mind.

Artois heard voices in the house, and listened for a new one, the voice of Peppina.

As they drove off Artois drew out some small square bits of paper.

Artois