Dieppe

[dee-ep; French dyep]

noun

a seaport in N France, on the English Channel: raided by an Allied expeditionary force August 1942.

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Historical Examples of dieppe

The discussion lasted until their train ran into Dieppe station.
A Nest of Spies
Pierre Souvestre
She would convey the piece to Vinson in the morning, and would accompany him to Dieppe.
A Nest of Spies
Pierre Souvestre
The detective and the officer were on the jetty of Dieppe harbour.
A Nest of Spies
Pierre Souvestre
The telegram Juve had received at Dieppe must have been false!
A Nest of Spies
Pierre Souvestre
He at once complied, sending before him from Norham to Dieppe his wife and her mother.
John Knox
A. Taylor Innes

British Dictionary definitions for dieppe

Dieppe

noun

a port and resort in N France, on the English Channel. Pop: 34 653 (1999)

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