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Country — Coun try (k?n tr?), n.; pl. {Countries} ( tr?z). [F. contr[ e]e, LL. contrata, fr. L. contra over against, on the opposite side. Cf. {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. A tract of land; a region; the territory of an independent nation; (as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Country — Coun try, a. 1. Pertaining to the regions remote from a city; rural; rustic; as, a country life; a country town; the country party, as opposed to city. [1913 Webster] 2. Destitute of refinement; rude; unpolished; rustic; not urbane; as, country… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Country — Not to be confused with sovereign state. For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). European topographical map … Wikipedia
country — I. noun (plural countries) Etymology: Middle English contree, from Anglo French cuntree, contré, from Medieval Latin contrata, from Latin contra against, on the opposite side Date: 13th century 1. an indefinite usually extended expanse of land ;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Country music — Stylistic origins Appalachian folk music, maritime folk music, blues, bluegrass, gospel, anglo celtic music, old time music Cultural origins Early 20th century Atlantic Canada and the Southern United States Typical instruments … Wikipedia
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Country Yossi — is the name of a monthly, English language Orthodox Jewish magazine, a radio show, a collection of musical albums, and children s books created, composed, authored, and published by Yossi (Joseph) Toiv, who took on the nickname Country Yossi and… … Wikipedia
