Belgic

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[bel-jik] / ˈbɛl dʒɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Belgae.

2. Belgian.

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Etymology

Origin of Belgic

1580–90; < Latin belgicus. See Belgae, -ic

Example Sentences

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Belgic

The emperor resigned the Belgic provinces, and by a secret article promised to use his influence in the empire to secure to France the left bank of the Rhine.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane

His mother came of Belgic and Holland descent.

From The History of Dartmouth College by Smith, Baxter Perry

According to Tacitus it was first applied to the Tungri, whereas Caesar records that four Belgic tribes, namely, the Condrusi, Eburones, Caeraesi and Paemani, were collectively known as Germani.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

Mr. Guest has stated his belief that it was not a Belgic work, but a boundary line made by the Welsh after the treaty of the Mons Badonicus.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

An important step was taken when Buccleuch, at the instigation of “the powers that be,” drafted off large numbers of the “broken men” to the Belgic wars.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert