sarrazin

[ sar-uh-zin ]

Origin of sarrazin

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1680–90; <French (blé) sarrasinSaracen (wheat)

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How to use sarrazin in a sentence

  • After some heated controversy sarrazin made a final and (presumably) carefully-weighed statement of his case.

    Beowulf | R. W. Chambers
  • Again, it has been claimed by sarrazin that the language of Beowulf shows traces of the Scandinavian origin of the poem.

    Beowulf | R. W. Chambers
  • At the same time the French vivacity discovered a kindred soul in Kitty; Mr. sarrazin became her intimate friend in five minutes.

    The Evil Genius | Wilkie Collins
  • Mr. sarrazin went to the window; hid himself behind the curtain; and cautiously peeped out.

    The Evil Genius | Wilkie Collins
  • Mrs. Presty, keeping a wary eye on Mr. sarrazin, was not quite so ready as her daughter in rushing at conclusions.

    The Evil Genius | Wilkie Collins