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Artesian

//ɑɹˈtiʒən// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure. not-comparable
2
Of or relating to the former French region of Artois. not-comparable
"Even Maximilian Robespierre, who was then bestirring himself in public matters at Arras, addressed his first political publication, which he called a 'manifesto,' not to the people of Artois, but to 'the Artesian nation.'"
3
Misspelling of artisan. alt-of, misspelling, not-comparable

Adjective

1
(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure wordnet

Noun

1
Misspelling of artisan. alt-of, misspelling
"Thus, it was offering training to these artesians, governmental and non-governmental organizations in wood, carpet, weaving, pottery, metal, bamboo works for three and six months."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French puits artésien (“artesian well”), from the former province of Artois, where the technique of artesian wells was elaborated by monks in the 12th century.

Etymology 2

From French puits artésien (“artesian well”), from the former province of Artois, where the technique of artesian wells was elaborated by monks in the 12th century.

Etymology 3

See artesian.

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