Picardy

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A historical region of northern France bordering on the English Channel. The name was first used in the 13th century for a number of small feudal holdings. Picardy was contested by France and England during the Hundred Years' War and became part of the French crown lands in 1477.

Picardy [ˈpɪkədɪ]

(Placename) a region of N France: mostly low-lying; scene of heavy fighting in World War I French name Picardie [pikardi]

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Picardy - a region of northern France on the English Channel

Picardie

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

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Picardy [ˈpɪkədɪ] N → Picardía f

Picardy [ˈpɪkə^rdi] n → Picardie f

Picardy [ˈpɪkədɪ] n → Piccardia

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