Rhaetia

American  

[ree-shee-uh, -shuh] / ˈri ʃi ə, -ʃə /

noun

1. an ancient Roman province in central Europe, comprising what is now E Switzerland and a part of the Tyrol: later extended to the Danube.

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Rhaetia British  

/ ˈriːʃɪə /

noun

1. an Alpine province of ancient Rome including parts of present-day Tyrol and E Switzerland

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Example Sentences

The ancient Rhaetia comprised not only the greater part of Tyrol, but also parts of Switzerland and Lombardy.

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The ceremony of unveiling the statue of Rhaetia was about to begin.

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All three countries would have reason to resent such an ungallant slight from Rhaetia.”

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But Rhaetia is a long cry from England; and letters might be forged.

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“Many women would be satisfied with Rhaetia,” was the practical response which jumped into the mind of the Grand Duchess; but she would throw no more cold water upon the rose-flame of her daughter’s exaltation.

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