ˈEast-ˌcountry
An eastern country: in 18th c. applied spec. to the region of the Baltic; cf. eastland, estriche. Also attrib.
| 1701 J. Law Counc. Trade (1751) 141 Since by them they will be capable of receiving corn in the east-countrys. 1709 Lond. Gaz. No. 4604/4 Will be exposed to publick Sale..about 730 Quarters of East-Country Wheat. 1710 Ibid. No. 4708/4 Inquire at the Works, or Royal Exchange East Country-Walk in Exchange Time. 1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade 120 Our Trade to the East Indies and East Country is as free to us as ever. |