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Belgae

American  
[bel-jee] / ˈbɛl dʒi /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. an ancient chiefly Celtic people that lived in northern Gaul.


Belgae British  
/ ˈbɛldʒiː, ˈbɛlɡaɪ /

noun

  1. an ancient Celtic people who in Roman times inhabited present-day Belgium and N France

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Caradoc decides to go it alone with his Belgae.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Emperor Claudius himself limps ashore, and in two decisive battles, the short Roman swords cut the Belgae down to serf-size.

From Time Magazine Archive

Caradoc, proud and restive young King of the Belgae, dreams of uniting all the tribes of Britain and driving the Roman occupation forces, left by Caesar, into the sea.

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Indeed, the Belgae are credited with the occupation of territory up to the borders of Devon.

From The Christian Church in These Islands before the Coming of Augustine Three Lectures Delivered at St. Paul's in January 1894 by G. F. (George Forrest) Browne

The Belgae rise from the extreme frontier of Gaul, extend to the lower part of the river Rhine; and look towards the north and the rising sun.

From "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Julius Caesar

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