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A city of northern France on the Strait of Dover opposite Dover, England. The city fell to the English in 1347 after a siege of 11 months and was retaken by the French in 1558. Population: 74,500.

Calais [ˈkæleɪ ˈkælɪ (French) kalɛ]

(Placename) a port in N France, on the Strait of Dover: the nearest French port to England; belonged to England 1347-1558. Pop.: 75 309 (1990)

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Calais - a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558

France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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