Indies

Indies — In dies, n. pl. A name designating the East Indies, also the West Indies. [1913 Webster] Our king has all the Indies in his arms. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Indies — legend|#F60|East IndiesThe Indies or East Indies (or East India) is a term often used to refer to the islands of SE Asia, especially the Malay Archipelago.Oxford Dictionary of English 2e, Oxford University Press, 2003, East Indies/East India ] [… …   Wikipedia

Indies — /in deez/, n. the. 1. (used with a pl. v.) See West Indies (def. 1). 2. (used with a pl. v.) See East Indies (def. 1). 3. (used with a sing. v.) a region in and near S and SE Asia; India, Indochina, and the East Indies. * * * (as used in… …   Universalium

Indies — geographical name 1. East Indies 2. West Indies …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Indies — Indie Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Indie, abréviation de l anglais independent, parfois francisée en indé pour indépendant, qualifie une forme de culture produite en dehors des… …   Wikipédia en Français

Indies — noun a) The East Indies, including India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and adjacent lands. b) The West Indies, including Cuba …   Wiktionary

indies — Кино: независимые телекомпании …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

Indies, Patriarchate of the East — • In consequence of an agreement between the Holy See and the Portuguese Government in 1886 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

Indies, Laws of the — Entire body of law promulgated by the Spanish crown in the 16th–18th centuries for the governance of its colonies. It consists of a compendium of decrees on church government and education, upper and lower courts, political and military… …   Universalium

Indies, Council of the — ▪ Spanish history Spanish  Consejo De Indias,         supreme governing body of Spain s colonies in America (1524–1834). Composed of between 6 and 10 councillors appointed by the king, the council prepared and issued all legislation governing the …   Universalium