Rhaetia

American

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

noun

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

Rhaetia British

/ ˈriːʃɪə /

noun

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

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Rhaetia

If they complain, why, we shall see who’s master; whether or not the Emperor of Rhaetia is a mere figurehead.

From The Princess Virginia by Leon Guipon

No, there’s nothing left but to go home; and the Emperor of Rhaetia must be told that Virginia of Baumenburg-Drippe has decided not to marry.

From The Princess Virginia by Leon Guipon

Strange old shops displayed the marvelous, chased silver, the jeweled weapons and gorgeous embroideries from the far eastern provinces of Rhaetia; splendid new shops rivaled the best of the Rue de la Paix in Paris.

From The Princess Virginia by Leon Guipon

Not in Rhaetia, perhaps; but then, there was no reason why they should not happen in Rhaetia, at a place like this.

From The Princess Virginia by Leon Guipon

How could he dream that the flirtations or the visits of a Miss Jenny Brett could be of the slightest importance to the Emperor of Rhaetia?

From The Princess Virginia by Leon Guipon

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