Austrasia

[aw-strey-zhuh, -shuh]

noun

the E part of the former kingdom of the Franks, comprising parts of what is now NE France, W Germany, and Belgium. Capital: Metz.

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Historical Examples of austrasia

They then attacked Austrasia, which had not joined in the revolt.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8
Various
After the conquest of Neustria, Austrasia conquers Aquitaine in 760.
The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867.
E. Rameur
Dagobert, king of Austrasia, a pupil in college of Slane, 590.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum
John Healy
He ruled Neustria, while Carloman, his brother, ruled Austrasia (741-747).
The Rise of the Mediaeval Church
Alexander Clarence Flick
Besides, in exchange for the Austrasia that you lost, did you not gain a Burgundy?
The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles
Eugne Sue

British Dictionary definitions for austrasia

Austrasia

noun

the eastern region of the kingdom of the Merovingian Franks that had its capital at Metz and lasted from 511 ad until 814 ad. It covered the area now comprising NE France, Belgium, and western Germany

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