Westphalian

/ (wɛstˈfeɪlɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to the historic German region of Westphalia or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Westphalia

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Words nearby Westphalian

West Pakistan, West Palm Beach, West Paterson, Westphal-Erb sign, Westphalia, Westphalian, Westphalian ham, Westphal-Piltz pupil, Westphal's sign, Westphal-Strümpell disease, West Point

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Example sentences from the Web for Westphalian

The Westphalian peasants also are noted for the power of Second Sight.
Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing|William Walker Atkinson
These frantic and ill-directed efforts came from the Westphalian student.
The Headsman|James Fenimore Cooper
Kneeling on the gangway, he perceived the dark bale disappearing in the element, with the feet of the Westphalian dragging after.
The Headsman|James Fenimore Cooper
He had the power to make new schppen, provided he did so on Westphalian soil.
Secret Societies of the Middle Ages|Thomas Keightley

For three years he lavished his attentions upon almost all the beauties of the Westphalian court.
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine|Henry Foljambe Hall

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