Ney

[ ney ]

/ neɪ /

noun

Mi·chel

[mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/, Duke of El·ching·en

[el-khing-uh n] /ˈɛl xɪŋ ən/,1769–1815, French revolutionary and Napoleonic military leader: marshal of France 1805–15.

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Example sentences from the Web for ney

Both Ney and Abramoff have reentered the public spotlight following their sentences, writing books about their experiences.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv|Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv|Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“He has to really stay on the down low, he has to make sure that he blends in,” Ney told the Beast.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv|Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The unusual textures (santouri, ney, lyra, clarinets, voices) impart a mystical quality to this work.
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He then hurried to the support of Ney's attack on Quatre-Bras.
Military Career of Napoleon the Great|Montgomery B. Gibbs
For his valour in the mêlée, Ney received the title of Prince de la Moskwa.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)|John Holland Rose
The officer in command, hearing nothing of Ney, had pushed an infantry post six leagues forward towards Agreda.
The Red True Story Book|Various
Ney suspected as much, but not being ingenuous enough to obviate the risks, took a huge delight in them.
The Missourian|Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
Ney and Regnier were to storm the British position, while Junot's corps was to be held in reserve.
Under Wellington's Command|G. A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for ney

Ney

/ (neɪ, French nɛ) /

noun

Michel (miʃɛl), Duc d'Elchingen. 1769–1815, French marshal, who earned the epithet Bravest of the Brave at the battle of Borodino (1812) in the Napoleonic Wars. He rallied to Napoleon on his return from Elba and was executed for treason (1815)

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