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Lorraine

lor·raine

UK/ləˈɹeɪn/ US/lɔˈɹeɪn/ fairly common

noun

1.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English Loreyne, from Old French Loherraine, from loherenc (“Lotharingian”); compare Early Medieval Latin Lotharingia (ultimately named for Lothair II, who ruled it); compare Lotharingia, German Lothringen.

Phrases

  • Lorraine cross
  • quiche lorraine

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