Trier

[ treer ]

/ trɪər /

noun

a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.

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Also called Treves

[treevz] /trivz/. French Trèves

[trev] /trɛv/.

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Example sentences from the Web for treves

The Elector of Treves abandoned his opposition and accepted a pension from the emperor.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Thus the Syrians spread over the entire province as far as Treves, where they had a strong colony.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism|Franz Cumont
The Emperor smiled, for he well knew that his Lordship of Treves was somewhat miserly in the dispensing of his hospitality.
The Strong Arm|Robert Barr
Such performances are forbidden by a council held at Treves in 1227.
A History of Caricature and Grotesque|Thomas Wright

Ulm, Landau, Treves, and Traerbach surrendered to the allies before the close of the year.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo|Edward Creasy

British Dictionary definitions for treves (1 of 2)

trier

/ (ˈtraɪə) /

noun

a person or thing that tries

British Dictionary definitions for treves (2 of 2)

Trier

/ (German triːr) /

noun

a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est)Latin name: Augusta Treverorum (aʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm) French name: Trèves

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