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District in North Governorate, Lebanon
Bsharri District (often spelled Bsharre, Bcharre or Bcharreh) is one of the six districts (qadaa, قضاء) of the North Governorate, Lebanon. Surrounded
Bsharri_District
Town in Lebanon
Bsharri (Arabic: بشرّي Bšarrī; also romanized Becharre, Bcharre, Bsharre, Bcharre Al Arz) is a Lebanese town located in the district of the same name,
Bsharri
to elect two members of the Lebanese parliament took place in the Bsharri District (a rural area in northern Lebanon) in 1968, part of the national general
1968 Lebanese general election in Bsharri District
1968_Lebanese_general_election_in_Bsharri_District
Battle between Lebanese Front and Syrian forces in 1980
that occurred from February 12 to 17, 1980, in the village on Qnat, Bsharri District. After the Syrian invasion, there wasn't much of a difference in the
Battle_of_Qnat
Lebanese medieval monastery
Qannoubine (Arabic: قنّوبين, romanized: Qannūbīn) is a medieval monastery located within the Qannoubine region of the Kadisha Valley UNESCO World Heritage
Qannoubine
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
village in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is located in the Bsharri District about 36 mi (or 58 km) North-East of Beirut, the country's capital
Qnaywer
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The region lies east of Tripoli, extends north as far as Akkar District, south to Bsharri District and
Dinniyeh
Topics referred to by the same term
Billa, a village in western Ethiopia Billa, Lebanon, a village in the Bsharri District Billa, townland in the parish of Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, Ireland Billa
Billa
Valley in North Governate, Lebanon
Kadisha (French: Ouadi Qadisha), is a gorge that lies within the Bsharri and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley was carved by
Kadisha_Valley
Maronite village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
also spelt Blawza or Blouza, is a Maronite Christian village in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The population is approximately
Blaouza
Town in Bsharri District, Lebanon
needed], and known locally as Hadid (حَدِد)), is a town located in Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It was originally settled in 400
Hadath_el_Jebbeh
Mountain range in Lebanon
Jabal ad-Duruz in southern Syria. In 1861, the "Mount Lebanon" autonomous district was established within the Ottoman system, under an international guarantee
Mount_Lebanon
Biographical museum in Bsharri, Lebanon
Museum, formerly the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is a biographical museum in Bsharri, Lebanon, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Beirut. It is dedicated to the Lebanese
Gibran_Museum
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
spelled Mazraat Abi Saab or Mazraat Beni’ Saab, is a village in the Bsharri District of Lebanon. The village is located near the towns of Qnat and Mazraat
Mazraat_Bani_Saab
Village in Baalbek-Hermel
from Beirut, located in Northern Lebanon, between the Bsharri District and the Baalbek District. As of 1961, the village had about 800 inhabitants, mostly
Ainata
Human settlement smaller than a town
Miniyeh-Danniyeh District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The region lies east of Tripoli, extends north as far as Akkar District, south to Bsharri District and
Village
Settlement in Bsharri District, Lebanon
romanized: Ḥadshīt ) is an ancient Phoenician settlement located in the Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the Valley of
Hadchit
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Tourza (Arabic: طورزا, romanized: Ṭūrzā) is a municipality in the Bsharri District, North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is located near the towns
Tourza
Maronite village in Koura District, Lebanon
شيرا, romanized: Shīrā) is a Maronite village between the Bsharri District and the Koura District of Lebanon. "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved
Chira,_Lebanon
Cave with medieval military fortifications in Lebanon
It is noted as the only surviving medieval military site in the Jebbet Bsharri region of the Qadisha highlands. The site overlooks an old caravan road
Delmass_Cave
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
romanized: Mazraʿat ʿAssāf), also spelled Mazraat Aassaf, is a village in the Bsharri District of Lebanon. The village is located near the towns of Qnat and Mazraat
Mazraat_Assaf
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
romanized: ʿAbdīn), also spelled Abdine, or Abdeen, is a village in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is located near the
Aabdine
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Lebanese village located in the Bsharri District in Northern Lebanon. Bekaa Kafra is located above the village of Bsharri across the Kadisha Valley. It
Bekaa_Kafra
Political party in Lebanon
in 2000 an external candidate in Bsharri District, was elected deputy for the Maronite seat of Baalbek-Hermel District in 2009. In 2018 and again in 2022
Solidarity_Party_(Lebanon)
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
also spelled Beit Menzer or Beit Monzer, is a Maronite village in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. In 2009, the town had 384 voters
Beit_Minzer
Maronite village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Bazaoun or Bazaaoun, is a Maronite village and municipality in the Bsharri District of Lebanon. Oral tradition has it that the first Lebanese settler in
Bazoun
Topics referred to by the same term
Bane, Iran, a city in Kurdistan Province Bane, Lebanon, a village in Bsharri District Bane, West Virginia, an unincorporated community in the United States
Bane
Town in Tartus, Syria
elevated observation points in Northern Mount Lebanon, such as the Bsharri district. The original Phoenician city was named Arwad Phoenician: 𐤀𐤓𐤅𐤃
Arwad
City in North Governorate of Lebanon
(also Hasrun or Hasroon, Arabic: حصرون ) is a village located in the Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It is situated in the Valley of
Hasroun
Canadian property developer
Wadih M. Fares CM (born 13 July 1956) is a Canadian property developer and engineer from Nova Scotia. Born in Lebanon, he is the founder and president
Wadih_Fares
Municipality in Bsharri District, Lebanon
or Kanat (Arabic: قنات, romanized: Qnāt) is a municipality in the Bsharri District of Lebanon. The village is located just south of a large cliff and
Qnat
Village in North Governorate of Lebanon
بان, romanized: Bann) is a Maronite Christian village located in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is located in the
Bane,_Lebanon
19th-century Lebanese Maronite monk and saint (1828–1898)
later transferred to the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, in the Byblos District near Beirut. Here, he received his habit and took the religious name Charbel
Charbel_Makhlouf
Eastern Catholic patriarchate in Lebanon
The seat of the patriarchate is Bkerké in Keserwan District in Lebanon. Dimane (in Bsharri District) is the summer residence of the Patriarch. The Maronite
Maronite Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch
Maronite_Catholic_Patriarchate_of_Antioch
Municipality in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Billa (Arabic: بلا, romanized: Billā) is a municipality in the Bsharri District, North Governorate of Lebanon. The village is located near the towns of
Billa,_Lebanon
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
(Arabic: بقرقاشا, romanized: Bqarqāshā), is a village located in the Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Bkerkasha overlooks the Holy Valley
Bqarqacha
Town in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Barhalioun (Arabic: برحليون, romanized: Barḥalyūn) is a town in the Bsharri District, North Governorate of Lebanon. In 2014 Christians made up 99.51% of
Barhalyoun
Topics referred to by the same term
confrontation that took place on 4 February 1942 Abdeen, a village in the Bsharri District of Lebanon Abdin, Daraa Governorate, a village in southern Syria Abdin
Abedin
Village in North Governorate of Lebanon
(Arabic: الديمان, romanized: ad-Dīmān) is a mountainous village in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It sits at approximately 1400 m
Dimane
Village in Zgharta District, Lebanon
Nahr, is a village located on the border line of the Zgharta District and the Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. Situated in the Valley
Mazraat_En_Nahr
Topics referred to by the same term
Governorate Kafraa, in Hama Governorate Bekaa Kafra, in Bsharri District Kafra, Lebanon, in Bint Jbeil District This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Kafra
Village in Bsharri District, Lebanon
Braissat (Arabic: بريسات, romanized: Brayssāt) is a village located in Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon. It borders Dimane and Hadath El
Braissat
Municipality in North Governorate
Al-Arz or Ariz) is a municipality in the Bsharri District of Lebanon. The town is located just west of Bsharri and east of the Cedars of God forest and
El-Arz
Species of plant
Lebanon, and found along the Mount Lebanon mountain chain, including the Bsharri District. The flowers are primarily pollinated by night-sheltering male solitary
Iris_cedreti
Topics referred to by the same term
Beqaa Governorate of Lebanon Hadath El Jebbeh, a Lebanese town in the Bsharri District in the North Governorate of Lebanon Hadath (West Syrian Diocese), an
Hadath_(disambiguation)
Lebanese writer and poet (1937–2026)
فينوس خوري غاتا Khoury-Ghata in 2017 Born (1937-12-23)23 December 1937 Bsharri, Lebanon Died 28 January 2026(2026-01-28) (aged 88) Paris, France Occupations
Vénus_Khoury-Ghata
Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church
to 1487, Noah travelled from Jerusalem to Fraydiss, near Ehden in Bsharri District on Mount Lebanon, to preach amongst the Maronites and provide teaching
Ignatius_Noah_of_Lebanon
Village in Zgharta District, Lebanon
Kfarsghab people extends on a large area in the Zgharta District, Bsharri District as well as Koura District. Land was acquired mostly at the beginning of the
Kfarsghab
Topics referred to by the same term
Ariz. in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ariz may refer to: Ariz, Bsharri District, Lebanon Ariz, a parish in Marco de Canaveses, Porto, Portugal Ariz
Ariz
Lebanese politician
He has been an MP in the Lebanese Parliament as a representative of Bsharri District since the 2005 legislative elections. Kayrouz has been the head of
Elie_Keyrouz
Governorate of Lebanon
Governorate is divided into districts, or aqdya. The districts are listed below (capitals in parentheses): Batroun (Batroun) Bsharri (Bsharri) Koura (Amioun) Miniyeh-Danniyeh
North_Governorate
Lebanon's administrative partitioning
North Governorate (Tripoli) Batroun (Batroun) Bsharri (Bsharri) Koura (Amioun) Miniyeh-Danniyeh District (Miniyeh) Tripoli (Tripoli) Zgharta (Zgharta)
Districts_of_Lebanon
challenged by the Independence Movement, led by the Moawad family. In Bsharri, this sub-district functions as the main bastion for the Lebanese Forces (LF), led
2022 Lebanese general election in North III
2022_Lebanese_general_election_in_North_III
City in North Governorate
Kfarsghab people extends on a large area in the Zgharta District, Bsharri District as well as Koura District. Land was acquired mostly at the beginning of the
Morh_Kfarsghab
separated from country to another. It was initiated originally in Bsharri district, and expended through the Lebanon to save the environment. MOREP president
MOREP
Town in Batroun District, Lebanon
municipal borders of Douma and Yammoune, and between Aqoura to the south and Bsharri and Hadath El Jebbeh to the north. The town is close to the Kadisha Valley
Tannourine
Maronite Christian family from Lebanon
troops, defeated emir Majid, Bashir Shihab's grandson in battle in the Bsharri district, and took him prisoner. Rochaid Ghalib al-Dahdah (1813-1889), Count
House_of_al-Dahdah
History of a village in Lebanon
the end of the crusading period. It is related to the invasion of Jebbet Bsharri by the Mamluk army and the collaboration of Ibn Al Sabha ابن الصبحا from
History_of_Kfarsghab
Village in North Governorate of Lebanon
(1998): Muqaddamiat Jebbet Bsharri fi Al-Ahed Al-Othmani, First Congress of Jebbet Bsharri, Gibran National Committee, Bsharri, page 306. El Douaihy, Estephane
Aitou
Northern region of Lebanon
towns of the region are Halba, Tripoli, Miniyeh, Zgharta, Bsharri, Amioun and Batroun. The districts of Akkar, Tripoli and Miniyeh-Danniyeh are known for their
North_Lebanon
Town in Zgharta District, Lebanon
Jebbet Bsharri, a land survey was made in 1766. Prince Youssef gave the Sheikhs Karam from Ehden and the Sheikhs Issa El Khoury from Bsharri the collection
Miziara
Highest mountain in Lebanon
several villages and towns in the vicinity, such as Jird 40, Beqaasefrine, Bsharri, Syr and others which offer accommodations and services for visitors. In
Qurnat_as_Sawda'
Lebanese politician (born 1952)
was born in the Ain el-Remmeneh district in Beirut on 25 October 1952 to a modest Maronite family from the town of Bsharri in northern Lebanon. His father
Samir_Geagea
Marada Movement branch in the Lebanese Civil War
the so-called 'Northern Canton', which comprised the districts of Tripoli, Koura, Zgharta, Bsharri and parts of Batroun. The Canton was run by the Al-Marada's
Zgharta_Liberation_Army
Surname list
decided to move from the Bekaa Valley to Bsharri (بشري) in the high mountains of northern Lebanon. The route to Bsharri was difficult, and when the family stumbled
Maalouf
Lebanese sculptor and painter
poet. He was born in October 1967 in Bsharri, Lebanon, and attended Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura in Keserwan District and then the Lebanese Academy of Fine
Rudy_Rahme
Village in Koura District, Lebanon
Tripoli and 12 km east of Chekka. A main road that runs from Chekka to Bsharri (called "Chekka Arz Highway") passes through Kousba. There are many landmarks
Kousba
Lebanese politician (1910–1972)
Najib Boulos from the Koura District, Camille Akl (Batroun), Kabalan Issa el-Khoury (Bsharri), Antoine Estephan (Bsharri), and Fouad Douaihy (Zgharta)
Youssef_Salim_Karam
Species of cedar tree from the Eastern Mediterranean
the Ammouaa and Karm Shbat Reserves in the Akkar district, and the Cedars of God forest near Bsharri. Because during the seedling stage, differentiating
Cedrus_libani
Country in West Asia
Ammouaa and Karm Shbat Reserves in the Akkar district, and the Forest of the Cedars of God near Bsharri. Lebanon had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity
Lebanon
Druze chieftains of southern Mount Lebanon
complied in return for the iltizam of the Tripoli nahiyas of Dinniyeh, Bsharri and Akkar. Once Fakhr al-Din set out from Ghazir, Yusuf abandoned Tripoli
Ma'n_dynasty
Druze emir of Mount Lebanon (6 August 1572–13 April 1635)
complied in return for the iltizam of the Tripoli nahiyas of Dinniyeh, Bsharri and Akkar. Once Fakhr al-Din set out from Ghazir, Yusuf abandoned Tripoli
Fakhr_al-Din_II
Place in Keserwan-Jbeil, Lebanon
According to Lebanese historian Issa Alexander Maalouf, the Geagea family of Bsharri, to which politician Samir Geagea belongs, originated from the village
Jaj
Australian politician (born 1945)
grandfather, Carl Robert Katter (originally spelled "Khittar"), who was born in Bsharri and immigrated to Australia with his parents in 1898. He was naturalised
Bob_Katter
(governorate of Keserwan-Jbeil), Batroun, Bsharri, Koura and Zgharta (in the North governorate). These districts form a strip with Beirut in the South, Tripoli
Christianity_in_Lebanon
Head of the Maronite Church from 1608 to 1633
Qannubin in Bsharri and took refuge in the Chouf area of southern Mount Lebanon with the powerful Druze emir and governor of the Sidon-Beirut district, Fakhr
Yuhanna_Makhluf
community of monks who left the Syriac Orthodox church. The Lebanese town of Bsharri is the largest predominantly Christian town in Lebanon and the Middle East
Christianity in the Middle East
Christianity_in_the_Middle_East
Lebanese politician
group Mn el-Ekher. In 2016, the second year's festival paid tribute to Bsharri's legendary philosopher Gibran Khalil Gibran. In her opening speech, MP
Sethrida_Geagea
Lebanese first lady, journalist and politician
appointed to the Cabinet on 19 July as Minister for Social Affairs. Born in Bsharri, Lebanon, as the daughter of Nagib Issa El-Khouri and Evelyne Roch. Her
Nayla_Moawad
including Zgharta, Bsharri, Koura, and Batroun. Lebanese Greek Catholics are found across the country but in particular in districts on the eastern slopes
Religion_in_Lebanon
City in Zgharta District, Lebanon
piece of leather, at the start of the 19th century in a priest's home in Bsharri. He copied it and, following his death, his son Sheikh Roumanos Yammine
Ehden
Lebanese Christian democratic political party
and a "Combat School" was secretly opened at Tabrieh, near Bsharri in the Keserwan District. Another special unit, the "Bashir Gemayel brigade" – named
Kataeb_Party
Lebanese militia commander (1947–1982)
them in the Kataeb-run Tabrieh training camp, located near Bsharri in the Keserwan District mountains. This was the start of what would later become the
Bachir_Gemayel
lived in this monastery before moving in 1643 to the Monastery Mar Elisha Bsharri, Patriarch Estephan El Douaihy (1670–1704) was ordained priest in this
Mar_Sarkis,_Ehden
Levantine Arabic dialect
regionally, the most notable ones being Tripoli variety, Zgharta variety, Bsharri variety, Koura variety, Akkar variety. Southern varieties, with notable
Lebanese_Arabic
Musical artist
performed on stage as the closing act of the Cedars International Festival in Bsharri, Lebanon, on 5 August 2017. The production featured more than 120 dancers
Hiba_Tawaji
1516–1918 period of Lebanese history
complied in return for the iltizam of the Tripoli nahiyas of Dinniyeh, Bsharri and Akkar. Once Fakhr al-Din set out from Ghazir, Yusuf abandoned Tripoli
History of Lebanon under Ottoman rule
History_of_Lebanon_under_Ottoman_rule
Emir of Lebanon from 1789 to 1840
himself to the Shihabi emirate, mobilizing his partisans in Byblos and Bsharri, while Bashir had the support of the Jumblatt clan (his main backer among
Bashir_Shihab_II
Lebanese Christian nationalist political party and former militia
most important battle won by the Phalange for the control of the hotel district was the fighting over the possession of the Holiday Inn, due to its important
Lebanese_Forces
Italianate architecture in Lebanon. Khalil Gibran (1883–1931), who was born in Bsharri, is particularly known for his book The Prophet (1923), which has been
Culture_of_Lebanon
the Rashaya District; Four killed in Mhaidthe". Al-Nahar (in Arabic). 27 October 1969. p. 1. "Military developments in the Marjayoun District," Al-Nahar
List of extrajudicial killings and political violence in Lebanon
List_of_extrajudicial_killings_and_political_violence_in_Lebanon
History of area within Lebanon
complied in return for the iltizam of the Tripoli nahiyas of Dinniyeh, Bsharri and Akkar. Once Fakhr al-Din set out from Ghazir, Yusuf abandoned Tripoli
History_of_the_Chouf_region
English. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-09-23. "Bassil hits out at LF for losing Bsharri seat". Naharnet. May 17, 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-23. "MMFD: Where did it
2022 Lebanese general election in Beirut I
2022_Lebanese_general_election_in_Beirut_I
Subdivision of the Ottoman Empire
be a liturgical language only used in the Maronite religious hymns. In Bsharri and the neighboring villages in the north of the mountain, the Syriac language
Mount_Lebanon_Mutasarrifate
In 1642 Sheikh Abu Aoun was the joint governor of the subdistrict of Bsharri alongside the Druze chief Zayn al-Din of the Sawwaf family. Pierre Gemayel
List of political families in Lebanon
List_of_political_families_in_Lebanon
Peruvian footballer (born 1999)
grandparents immigrated to Peru from Lebanon by boat. They were originally from Bsharri, Lebanon. Matías's older brother, Alexander, is also a professional footballer
Matías_Succar
single Christian Minority seat. The district elected a single parliamentarian, belonging to Minorities. The district had 13,890 registered voters. The contenders
1953 Lebanese general election
1953_Lebanese_general_election
Lebanese businessman, banker and industrialist
businessman. The company had been founded in 1924 by prominent figures in Bsharri, such as the Keirouz and Geagea families, with the Maronite Archbishop
Boutros_el-Khoury
Ottoman Tripoli region governor (c. 1510–1625)
and Jubbat Bsharri, for whom the Ottomans were generally unpopular. To that end he fended off an attack against the Maronites of Jubbat Bsharri by Shia Muslim
Yusuf_Sayfa
Palestinian, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Khalil Gibran, Bsharri-born Lebanese, writer, poet, and member of the New York Pen League; the
List_of_Arab_Americans
BSHARRI DISTRICT
BSHARRI DISTRICT
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Holy Basil Plant
Male
Finnish
Finnish form of Latin Henricus, HARRI means "home-ruler." Compare with other forms of Harri.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Devotee of Lord Rama
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess of Dawn
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Fertile Plain
Male
Welsh
 Welsh form of Latin Henricus, HARRI means "home-ruler." Compare with other forms of Harri.
Boy/Male
Biblical
My lord; my prince; my song.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Human
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Traditional
Goddess; Snake
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Harry, HARRI means "home-ruler." Compare with other forms of Harri.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Oriya, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Goddess Saraswati
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A Name of Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
English American
From the French 'cheri' meaning darling or dear one. Also, from the white meadow.
Girl/Female
Indian
Goddess Saraswati, India
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Raga in the Morning
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Divine
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Worship
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Goddess Saraswati
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Sherry, SHARI means "darling."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Sherrie, SHERRI means "darling."
BSHARRI DISTRICT
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BSHARRI DISTRICT
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n.
An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
n.
A division of territory; a defined portion of a state, town, or city, etc., made for administrative, electoral, or other purposes; as, a congressional district, judicial district, land district, school district, etc.
imp. & p. p.
of District
n.
A district or a subvision of a vilayet.
n.
Any one of numerous species of kangaroos belonging to the genus Halmaturus, native of Australia and Tasmania, especially the smaller species, as the brush kangaroo (H. Bennettii) and the pademelon (H. thetidis). The wallabies chiefly inhabit the wooded district and bushy plains.
n.
The district under a Roman tetrarch; the office or jurisdiction of a tetrarch; a tetrarchate.
n.
In some northern counties of England, a division, or district, answering to the hundred in other counties. Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire are divided into wapentakes, instead of hundreds.
n.
A district in charge of an excise officer.
n.
The route or district regularly served by a vender; as, a milkman's walk.
n.
Villages; a district of villages.
n.
The right which the owner of a mill possesses, by contract or law, to compel the tenants of a certain district, or of his sucken, to bring all their grain to his mill for grinding.
n.
A white wine made in the district of Sauterne, France.
a.
Of or pertaining to a rural dean; as, a ruridecanal district; the ruridecanal intellect.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of District
n.
The district in which a thane anciently had jurisdiction; thanedom.
v. t.
To divide into districts or limited portions of territory; as, legislatures district States for the choice of representatives.
n.
A venomous two-winged African fly (Glossina morsitans) whose bite is very poisonous, and even fatal, to horses and cattle, but harmless to men. It renders extensive districts in which it abounds uninhabitable during certain seasons of the year.
n.
The district or territory of a town.
n.
A periodical sale of ore in the English mining districts; -- so called from the tickets upon which are written the bids of the buyers.