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Basle [bɑːl], Basel [ˈbɑːzəl] n
1. (Placename) a canton of NW Switzerland, divided into the demicantons of Basle-Landschaft and Basle-Stadt. Pops.: 258 600 and 188 500 (2000 est.). Areas: 427 sq. km (165 sq. miles) and 36 sq. km (14 sq. miles) respectively 2. (Placename) a city in NW Switzerland, capital of Basle canton, on the Rhine: oldest university in Switzerland. Pop.: 174 007 (1996 est.) French name Bâle ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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When I was in Basle I saw a picture very much in that style--I should like to tell you about it; I will some time or other; it struck me very forcibly. It is entitled THE LEGENDS OF THE RHINE FROM BASLE TO ROTTERDAM, by F. He is working now at one of the Basle mission-places near Attra. |
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