Westphalian

/ (wɛstˈfeɪlɪən) /

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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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How to use Westphalian in a sentence

In 1734 the war was renewed; and Theodore, a Westphalian baron, then appeared upon the stage.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson|Robert Southey
The chief meeting-place of the Westphalian consistory was Cassel.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
This, proved afterwards to be false; for Reichardt was at that very time no longer in the Westphalian service.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography|Louis Spohr
Since the Westphalian Peace of 1648 the principle of balance of power has played a preponderant part in the history of Europe.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim

A Westphalian, having defrauded the revenue, was condemned to ten years' hard labor in prison.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX|Various