ville

noun2

1. •
   (US, historical) A Vietnamese village.

   • The fighting holes and trenches scattered in and around each ville indicate battle after battle - some only planned, others fought. We move toward a tree-lined ville. — 1989
2. •
   (rare) A town or village.

   • Abᵗ 12, We left Sᵗ Malo & came to Hedé that night 9 Leagues (bayting onely at Sᵗ Pierre a pretty Ville) where we were well lodged & found Mʳ Macartie (Irlandois) the Curé. — 1702