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Angevin

Syllabification: (An·ge·vin)
Pronunciation: /ˈanjəvən/
Definition of Angevin

noun

  • a native, inhabitant, or ruler of Anjou.
  • any of the Plantagenet kings of England, especially those who were also counts of Anjou (Henry II, Richard I, and John).

adjective

  • of or relating to Anjou.
  • of, relating to, or denoting the Plantagenets.

Origin:

from French, from medieval Latin Andegavinus, from Andegavum 'Angers' (see Angers)

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