Neisse

[ nahy-suh ]

noun

1. a river in N Europe, flowing N from the NW Czech Republic along part of the boundary between Germany and Poland to the Oder River. 145 miles (233 km) long.

Neisse

/ ˈnaɪsə /

noun

1. Also calledGlatzer Neisseˈɡlɑːtsə a river in SW Poland, rising on the northern Czech border, and flowing northeast to join the Oder near Brzeg. Length: about 193 km (120 miles) Polish nameNysa
2. Also calledLusatian Neisse a river in E Europe, rising near Liberec in the Czech Republic and flowing north to join the Oder: forms part of the German–Polish border. Length: 225 km (140 miles)

Example Sentences

Friedrich continues at Ottmachau; head-quarters there thenceforth, till he see Neisse settled.

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Browne is in Neisse; and will start into a strange stare when the flying post reaches him: Prussians actually on march!

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The reader is requested to look at Neisse; for besides the Tokay wine, there will things arrive there.

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Schwerin does; marches across the River; takes post on the south side of Neisse: notable to the Sunday rustics.

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The Siege of Neisse is now to proceed forthwith; trenches to be opened April 4th.

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