Angevin
- noun
- /ˈænʒəvɪn/
- Angevin king
Examples
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Such identification was further enhanced by his monk's robe and the sail of the boat emblazoned with the shield of the Angevin kings immediately beneath him, which, together, serve to specify him and the audience as monks from England.
Academic text (1999) -
In 1267, the Angevin ruler Charles of Anjou (1227-1285) laid claim to Butrint and Corfu.
Academic text (2006) -
The newly elected mayor is an Angevin who grew up in the region of Anjou.
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As an Angevin, she takes pride in the rich history and culture of her homeland.
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Many Angevins celebrate their heritage during the annual festival held in Angers.
Synonyms
A person from Anjou in western France
Surface Forms
Etymology
Angevin comes from the French place name Anjou, so an Angevin is someone 'from Anjou' or a resident of that historic region in western France.