Barletta
a city in Apulia, S Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.
Contemporary Examples
“This is another amnesty bill that Americans cannot afford,” said Barletta.
Culture Warriors Gearing Up for New Battle Against Immigration Reform David Freedlander January 28, 2013
Historical Examples
When he arrived at Nocera, he began to assemble the militia, with intent to form a camp at Barletta.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. Tobias Smollett
De Nittis was born in 1846 at Barletta, near Naples, in poor circumstances.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 3 (of 4) Richard Muther
The scene of the story is laid in the little town of Barletta, on the Adriatic coast, in the present kingdom of Naples.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 4, No. 23, September, 1859 Various
At the outset, events like the challenge of Barletta may make us doubt whether we have yet quite left behind the Middle Ages.
The Unseen World and Other Essays John Fiske
noun
a port in SE Italy, in Apulia. Pop: 92 094 (2001)
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