Bas-Rhin
[bah-ran]
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noun
a department in NE France. 1848 sq. mi. (4785 sq. km). Capital: Strasbourg.
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The people of this district have a less soft pronunciation than those of Bas-Rhin.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2)|Carl EngelIn vain has the directory of the Bas-Rhin ordered its release; the Belfort municipality paid no attention to the order.
The Origins of Contemporary France, Volume 2 (of 6)|Hippolyte A. TaineThe democratic idea grew and was represented chiefly by the Courrier du Bas-Rhin which influenced public opinion.
Alsace-Lorraine|Daniel Blumenthal.
Bas-Rhin
noun
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