CONFEDERATION OF THE RHINE
\kənfˌɛdəɹˈe͡ɪʃən ɒvðə ɹˈa͡ɪn], \kənfˌɛdəɹˈeɪʃən ɒvðə ɹˈaɪn], \k_ə_n_f_ˌɛ_d_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɒ_v_ð_ə ɹ_ˈaɪ_n]\
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(Hist.) A confederation of certain German princes who, in 1806, placed themselves under the protection of the French Emperor Napoleon.
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A league of several German states, formed in 1806, by Napoleon, who made them declare themselves separated for ever from Germany, and united by offensive and defensive alliance with France. Dissolved in 1813.
By Henry Percy Smith
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