Courland
or Kur·land
[koo r-luh nd]
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noun
a former duchy on the Baltic: later, a province of Russia and, in 1918, incorporated into Latvia.
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Historical Examples of courland
The dear Prince of Courland was in this case, to my great disappointment.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
Anne of Courland accepted the conditions and came to Moscow.
The Story of RussiaR. Van Bergen, M.A.
The name of his mother was Kettler; she was born in Courland.
The Life and Adventures of Baron TrenckBaron Trenck
The dukedom of Courland will serve him as a stepping stone to the throne.
Before him lies the regent, Duke Biron of Courland, with his wife by his side.
The Daughter of an EmpressLouise Muhlbach
Courland
Kurland
noun
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