Pertaining to Artois, an ancient province of northern France, corresponding to the modern department of Pas-de-Calais.

adjective. Of or pertaining to Artois (anciently called Artesium), in France.

adjective. wells made by boring into the earth till the instrument reaches water, which, from internal pressure, flows spontaneously like a fountain. They are usually of small diameter and often of great depth.

adjective. rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure.

adjective. (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure

"It may be well to note the fact that the greater part of the so-called artesian wells, or borings which deliver water to a height above the surface, are not true artesian sources, in that they do not send up the water by the action of gravitation, but under the influence of gaseous pressure."

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