Elbe
[German el-buh; English elb]
- a river in central Europe, flowing from the W Czech Republic NW through Germany to the North Sea. 725 miles (1165 km) long.
Czech La·be [lah-be] /ˈlɑ bɛ/.
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Examples from the Web for labe
Contemporary Examples
Dobbs was unavailable for comment, his spokesman said, but Labe confirmed the anecdote.
Historical Examples
Labe fenced off half the cellar to make a stateroom for the pig.
Thankful's InheritanceJoseph C. Lincoln
And I shan't ask Labe neither—even if he was where I could ask him, which he ain't.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
You see, Labe, your wife has got some of what MY wife calls advanced ideas.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
"Sit still and make yourself comfortable, Labe," he went on.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
"I'm afraid I can't stop to have supper with you, Labe," he said.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Labe
- the Czech name for the (River) Elbe
Elbe
- a river in central Europe, rising in the N Czech Republic and flowing generally northwest through Germany to the North Sea at Hamburg. Length: 1165 km (724 miles)Czech name: Labe
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