Niort

[ nyawr ]

/ nyɔr /

a city in and the capital of Deux-Sèvres, in W France.

Definition for niort (2 of 2)

Deux-Sèvres

[ dœ-se-vruh ]

/ dœˈsɛ vrə /

a department in W France. 2338 sq. mi. (6055 sq. km). Capital: Niort.

"I do not think there is any fear of an attack from Niort," the Admiral said.

Saint Bartholomew's Eve |G. A. Henty
Strong garrisons were sent to defend Niort and Angoulême, while the main part of the beaten army retired to Rochelle.

For The Admiral |W.J. Marx
They had now made half a circuit of Niort, and presently saw Francois and his party, galloping towards them.

Saint Bartholomew's Eve |G. A. Henty
You can then easily go round to Niort, and thence where you like; but go to Nantes first; go to Nantes first.

Lord Montagu's Page |G. P. R. James

However, the towns of Chatellerault, Poitiers, and Niort made a slight change in the sameness of the scene.

Perils and Captivity |Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard

Niort

/ (French njɔr) /

a market town in W France. Pop: 56 663 (1999)

Deux-Sèvres

/ (French døsɛvrə) /

a department of W France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Niort. Pop: 347 652 (2003 est). Area: 6054 sq km (2337 sq miles)