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

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

He baptizes the whole family of Paul de Sainte Foy.

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

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

He landed his army a little above Cap Rouge, marched inland over terrible roads in heavy rain, and climbed to the plateau of Quebec from the rear at Sainte Foy.

From The Conquest of New France A chronicle of the colonial wars by Wrong, George McKinnon

Paul de Sainte Foy goes to wait on the king of Saxuma.

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