Nivernais
[nee-ver-ne]
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noun
a former province in central France. Capital: Nevers.
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Through his efforts the Nivernais was incorporated with the French crown in 1669.
The Cathedrals of Northern FranceFrancis Miltoun
She purchased some very good things at Nivernais and the Haute-Loire.
Parisians in the CountryHonore de Balzac
This son who was the last Duc of Nivernais, had died in 1798!
The story as given by Nivernais is the most intelligible account.
Historical MysteriesAndrew Lang
Just as Rouen potters were celebrated for their reds, the Nivernais surpassed them in blues.
East of ParisMatilda Betham-Edwards
Nivernais
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