Picardy
[pik-er-dee]
- a region in N France: formerly a province.
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I remember such a one in Picardy, with a name as long as a Gascon's pedigree.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
The history of her first settlement at Liesse, in Picardy, is thus related.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IIFrancis Augustus Cox
He was the son of poor parents in Picardy, and when a boy was employed to tend sheep.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
It was my note of hand to Chatellerault for my Picardy estates.
Bardelys the MagnificentRafael Sabatini
He must be got away from Bellecour; indeed, he must be got out of Picardy at once, Monsieur.
The Trampling of the LiliesRafael Sabatini
Picardy
- a region of N France: mostly low-lying; scene of heavy fighting in World War IFrench name: Picardie (pikardi)
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Word Origin and History for picardy
Picardy
from Old French pic (Modern French pique) "pike" (see pike (n.2)); the characteristic weapon of the people who lived in this part of northern France in ancient times.
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