Deschamps

/ (French deʃɑ̃) /


noun
  1. Émile (French emil), full name Émile Deschamps de Saint-Armand . 1791–1871, French poet, dramatist, and librettist: a leading figure in the French romantic movement

  2. Eustache (østaʃ). ?1346–?1406, French poet, noted for his Miroir de mariage, a satirical attack on women

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How to use Deschamps in a sentence

  • Mr. Edmondson grinned as he and Amory passed M. Criqui and Mrs. Deschamps for the fourth time.

    Gray youth | Oliver Onions
  • Mrs. Deschamps whispered back, half shocked, half as if such a man was indeed a creature to be dreaded.

    Gray youth | Oliver Onions
  • Mr. Massey was frequently taken by the shoulders by Mrs. Deschamps and turned out of the room, as being only in the way.

    Gray youth | Oliver Onions
  • But the deepest, gladdest tears at those nuptials were shed by Bonaventure Deschamps.

    Bonaventure | George Washington Cable
  • He was doubtless well acquainted with the writings of Froissart and of Eustace Deschamps.