maire

/ (mɑːiːrə) /

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noun plural maire

a tall native New Zealand tree, olea cunninghami, with dark brown wood

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Word Origin for maire

Māori

Words nearby maire

Mainz Psalter, maiolica, Maiquetía, mair, Maira, maire, mairehau, Maisie, Maison de Molière, La, maisonette, maist

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How to use maire in a sentence

Monsieur le Maire,” said he, “I should like to examine the premises, and beg that you will have the kindness to accompany me.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
It is the opinion of Monsieur le Maire,” said Aristide rebukingly, “and that is enough.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
If there is trouble, I will take this fellow, and you manage the Maire.
Under Wellington's Command|G. A. Henty
Imagine, monsieur le maire, it was just before daylight, and I was quietly fishing below the mill of La Rochette.
The Surprises of Life|Georges Clemenceau

"I have come for my certificate, monsieur le maire," said he with a sort of clucking which might express either mirth or despair.
The Surprises of Life|Georges Clemenceau

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