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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Noricum

At once he assured himself of the support or acquiescence of his officers and won over the local authorities and garrisons all over Illyricum, Noricum and Rhaetia.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas

The Roman sway was firmly established over Italy as far as the Alps; but Raetia, Noricum and the Danubian provinces remained lost to the empire.

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

The last remnants of Roman authority vanished in Gaul and Spain, while Raetia and Noricum were abandoned to the Alamanni, Thuringi and Rugii.

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

The barbarians modestly replied that they had no intention of settling in Noricum, and if the Romans had rights over the country, they would carry their arms elsewhere.

From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 by Guizot, M. (François)

The Vandals and Alans might also about this time extend themselves into Noricum.

From Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John by Newton, Isaac, Sir