Trier

[treer]

noun

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

Also called Treves

[treevz] /trivz/.French Trèves

[trev] /trɛv/.

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Historical Examples of treves

Mentz, Treves, and Frankfort obtained the liberties they had claimed.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 9
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Mr. Treves, the eminent surgeon, had also volunteered his services.
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Louis Creswicke
The result of his cogitations was an early visit to Mrs. Treves next day.
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Such performances are forbidden by a council held at Treves in 1227.
A History of Caricature and Grotesque
Thomas Wright
What had come over the boy who had worked so hard in the gymnasium at Treves?
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Lyndon Orr

British Dictionary definitions for treves

trier

noun

a person or thing that tries

Trier

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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Word Origin and History for treves

Trier

city in Germany (French Trèves), founded c.15 B.C.E. by Augustus, named for the indigenous Gaulish people, the Treveri.