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Angevin

Pronunciation: /ˈandʒəvɪn/

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

  • relating to Anjou.
  • relating to or denoting the Plantagenets: the Angevin kings

Origin:

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

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