"Outremer" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈuːtɹəmɛː/
Etymology: From French outre-mer (“beyond the sea”), from outre (“beyond”) and mer (“sea”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|outre-mer||beyond the sea}} French outre-mer (“beyond the sea”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Outremer
  1. (historical, chiefly of France) The French Crusader States established in the Middle East after the First Crusade. Wikipedia link: Outremer Tags: historical
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