Maastricht

[ mahs-trikht ]

/ ˈmɑs trɪxt /

noun

a city in the SE Netherlands, on the Maas River.

Flemish Maestricht.

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Examples from the Web for maastricht

After talking over various matters, the discussion fell, upon the Meuse, and its position with reference to Maastricht.
The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete|Duc de Saint-Simon
I have had a large sum of money transferred to a bank in Maastricht for their use.
Two Daring Young Patriots|W. P. Shervill
Maastricht was originally the trajectus superior (upper ford) of the Romans, and was the seat of a bishop from 382 to 721.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2|Various
Hand me the necessary moneys or securities and I will convey them to Maastricht.
Two Daring Young Patriots|W. P. Shervill

On August 21st Maastricht capitulated, and the campaign was brought to a glorious conclusion.
Monk|Julian Corbett

British Dictionary definitions for maastricht

Maastricht

Maestricht

/ (ˈmɑːstrɪxt, Dutch maːˈstrɪxt) /

noun

a city in the SE Netherlands near the Belgian and German borders: capital of Limburg province, on the River Maas (Meuse); a European Community treaty (Maastricht Treaty) was signed here in 1992, setting out the terms for the creation of the European Union. Pop: 122 000 (2003 est)

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