Sainte Foy

British  

/ sənt, seɪnt ˈfɔɪ /

noun

1. a SW suburb of Quebec, on the St Lawrence River. Pop: 72 547 (2001)

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Example Sentences

The battle of Sainte Foy, and defeat of the English.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

On April 27, Murray offered battle at Sainte Foy; but the French made no move, and he fell back to Quebec, leaving Levis to occupy Sainte Foy that same night.

From A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical by Lucas, Charles Prestwood

And he found out also—how, it is not important—that she was Idalie Sainte Foy Mortemart des Islets.

From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Manly, Louise

The enemy's spies, so numerous in Liège, had been able to give the most exact information regarding the installation of the General Staff in the Rue Sainte Foy.

From World's War Events, Vol. I by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

Before his departure, he recommended the faithful to Paul de Sainte Foy.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 by Scott, Walter, Sir