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Amiens

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Am·i·ens  (m-nz, ä-my)
A city of northern France on the Somme River north of Paris. Settled in pre-Roman times, it has been a textile center since the Middle Ages. The city's Gothic cathedral is the largest church in France. Population: 136,000.
Amiens [ˈæmɪənz (French) amjɛ̃]
n
(Placename) a city in N France: its Gothic cathedral is the largest church in France. Pop.: 135 501 (1999)


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at Amiens and the whole population surrounded the place.
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
As well as you do, gentlemen; for I was among those who seized him in the garden at Amiens, into which Monsieur Putange, the queen's equerry, introduced me.
The Three Musketeers by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
But it seemed to be a dry compilation, infinitely above their powers; and when they had blundered through three or four dreary passages concerning the Treaty of Amiens, and other thrilling topics of the same nature (obviously without comprehending ten words), I expressed myself quite satisfied.
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