Definitions for valenciennes
vəˌlɛn siˈɛnz, -ˈɛnva·len·ci·ennes

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valenciennes, Valenciennes lacenoun

   a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns

2. Valenciennesnoun

   a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry

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1. Valenciennesnoun

   A town in the region of Nord, in the north-east of France

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1. Valenciennes

   Valenciennes (, also UK: , US: , French: [valɑ̃sjɛn] (listen); also Dutch: Valencijn; Picard: Valincyinnes or Valinciennes; Latin: Valentianae) is a commune in the Nord department, Hauts-de-France, France.It lies on the Scheldt (French: Escaut) river. Although the city and region experienced a steady population decline between 1975 and 1990, it has since rebounded. The 1999 census recorded that the population of the commune of Valenciennes was 41,278, and that of the metropolitan area was 399,677.

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1. valenciennes

   Valenciennes is a city located in the Nord department in northern France near the border with Belgium. It is known for its historical monuments, fine arts museum, and significant role in the lace industry. Historically, Valenciennes was once a significant center of the coal industry. In addition, Valenciennes can also refer to a type of fine bobbin lace originating from this city.

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1. Valenciennes

   Valenciennes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It lies on the Scheldt river. Although the city and region experienced a steady population decline between 1975 and 1990, it has since rebounded. The 1999 census recorded that the population of the commune of Valenciennes was 41,278, and that of the metropolitan area was 399,677.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Valenciennes

   va-long-si-enz′, n. a kind of lace made at Valenciennes in France.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valenciennes

   an ancient fortified city in the dep. Nord, France, on the Scheldt, 32 m. SE. of Lille, with a citadel planned by Vauban, a fine town-hall, and a modern Gothic church and other buildings; has textile manufactures, besides iron-works, and was once famous for its lace.

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1. valenciennes

   A fortified town of France, in the department of the North, 27 miles southeast from Lille, at the confluence of the Rhonelle and the Scheldt. The town is defended by a citadel constructed by Vauban. The city was besieged from May 23 to July 28, 1793, when the French garrison surrendered to the allied English and Austrian armies, under the Duke of York. It was retaken by the French, August 27-30, 1794; on capitulation, the garrison and 1100 emigrants were made prisoners, with immense stores.

2. valenciennes

   See Laboratory Stores.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valenciennes

   Lace made at the French town of the same name.

Matched Categories

1. • France
   • Pillow Lace
   • Town

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valenciennes in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valenciennes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=valenciennes
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Valenciennes
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valenciennes
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=valenciennes
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=valenciennes
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Valenciennes
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=valenciennes
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=valenciennes