Calais

/kæˈleɪ/
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Definitions of Calais
  1. noun
    a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558
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    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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