Noricum

American  

[nawr-i-kuhm, nor-] / ˈnɔr ɪ kəm, ˈnɒr- /

noun

1. an ancient Roman province in central Europe, roughly corresponding to the part of Austria south of the Danube.

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Noricum British  

/ ˈnɒrɪkəm /

noun

1. an Alpine kingdom of the Celts, south of the Danube: comprises present-day central Austria and parts of Bavaria; a Roman province from about 16 _bc

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Example Sentences

Before the strong divisions which Theodahad had sent away to southern Gaul and Noricum, to Istria and Dalmatia--although they had been summoned in all haste--could return, all Italy might be lost.

From A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Dahn, Felix

The army of Narses numbered over 30,000, and consisted chiefly of barbarian auxiliaries, in particular Lombards, who had been settled as foederati in Noricum since 547.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

The Roman provinces of Rh�tia, Noricum and Pannonia were formed out of the conquered territory.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

Raetia and Noricum were organized as procuratorial provinces, while the smaller Alpine districts were placed under imperial prefects.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

The Christian faith had been planted in that country two hundred years before, by St. Severinus, the apostle of Noricum.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban