Mainz
a port in SW central Germany, at the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers: capital of Rhineland-Palatinate.
- French Mayence.
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The first article, published in March 2000, was on atonality by a scholar at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.
On May 31, 1989, President George H.W. Bush delivered a speech in Mainz, West Germany entitled “A Europe Whole and Free.”
Mainz capitulated on July 23, and the army of the Moselle retreated behind the Saar.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntChapter of Mainz could or would do little or nothing, having been drained lately; Magdeburg, Halberstadt, the like.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. III. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleFrulein broke down on the sixth journey, and was left behind, half-way between Cologne and Mainz.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti Chartres
The will of Eleazar the Levite of Mainz is a simple document, without literary merit, but containing a clear exposition of duty.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel AbrahamsHe was on his way to join an elder priest in Mainz; thence he expected to proceed to Italy, but was not sure of his destination.
Under False Pretences | Adeline Sergeant
British Dictionary definitions for Mainz
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a port in W Germany, capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate, at the confluence of the Main and Rhine: an archbishopric from about 780 until 1801; important in the 15th century for the development of printing (by Johann Gutenberg). Pop: 185 532 (2003 est): French name: Mayence
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