Moesia

[ mee-shee-uh ]

/ ˈmi ʃi ə /

an ancient country in S Europe, S of the Danube and N of ancient Thrace and Macedonia: later a Roman province.

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Examples from the Web for moesia

At the same time, living in Moesia, he is restricted in his outlook to Danubian affairs.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various
The East Roman emperors were compelled to cede to them the province of Moesia and to pay them an annual tribute.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4|Various
They waited long in Moesia before they found out the important step which they had made.
The Roman and the Teuton|Charles Kingsley
The governor of Moesia must likewise excuse them if they compliment him at a less expense.
Letters of Pliny|Pliny

The Visigoths obtained permission to cross the Danube and settle in Moesia.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3|Various