Neisse

[ nahy-suh ]

/ ˈnaɪ sə /

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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Example sentences from the Web for neisse

His father, a merchant, died in 1845, and three years before that date the family removed to Neisse.
Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa|Joel Tyler Headley and William Fletcher Johnson
He was educated at the house of his uncle at Neisse, and embraced Christianity in 1833.
Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ|Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
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
Friedrich had, of late, rather admired his movements on the Neisse River; and found him a stiff article to deal with.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XIII. (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

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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