Neisse

[ nahy-suh ]

/ ˈnaɪ sə /

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noun

a river in N Europe, flowing N from the NW Czech Republic along part of the boundary between Germany and Poland to the Oder River. 145 miles (233 km) long.

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Neil, Neilah, Neill, Neilson, neinei, Neisse, Neisser, neisseria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, neither

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How to use Neisse in a sentence

Friedrich continues at Ottmachau; head-quarters there thenceforth, till he see Neisse settled.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
Browne is in Neisse; and will start into a strange stare when the flying post reaches him: Prussians actually on march!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
The reader is requested to look at Neisse; for besides the Tokay wine, there will things arrive there.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
Schwerin does; marches across the River; takes post on the south side of Neisse: notable to the Sunday rustics.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

The Siege of Neisse is now to proceed forthwith; trenches to be opened April 4th.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

British Dictionary definitions for Neisse

Neisse

/ (ˈnaɪsə) /

noun

Also called: Glatzer Neisse (ˈɡlɑːtsə) a river in SW Poland, rising on the northern Czech border, and flowing northeast to join the Oder near Brzeg. Length: about 193 km (120 miles)Polish name: Nysa

Also called: Lusatian Neisse a river in E Europe, rising near Liberec in the Czech Republic and flowing north to join the Oder: forms part of the German–Polish border. Length: 225 km (140 miles)

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