North Sea
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noun
an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 square miles (520,600 square kilometers); greatest depth, 1,998 feet (610 meters).
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Formerly German Ocean .
Origin of North Sea
Firsr recorded before 1000
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North Sea
noun
an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569 800 sq km (220 000 sq miles)Former name: German Ocean
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Cultural definitions for North Sea
notes for North Sea
Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.
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