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Artois

ah-TWAH

Artois (name) means a historical region in northern France, also known from the Stella Artois beer brand. Example: “Artois was once a county within the medieval Kingdom of France.”

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A historical region in northern France, also known from the Stella Artois beer brand.

"Artois was once a county within the medieval Kingdom of France."

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Artoys, from Middle French Artois, Artoys, from Old French Arteis, from Latin Atrebatēs; the modern pronunciation has been readjusted after modern French Artois.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Artois

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Artois” mean?

The word “Artois” means a historical region in northern France, also known from the Stella Artois beer brand.

How do you pronounce “Artois”?

“Artois” is pronounced ah-TWAH (/ɑɹˈtwɑ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Artois” in a sentence?

Here is “Artois” used in a sentence: “Artois was once a county within the medieval Kingdom of France.”

What part of speech is “Artois”?

“Artois” is a name.