Plantagenet

[ plan-taj-uh-nit ]

noun

1. a member of the royal house that ruled England from the accession of Henry II in 1154 to the death of Richard III in 1485.

Plantagenet

/ plænˈtædʒɪnɪt /

noun

1. a line of English kings, ruling from the ascent of Henry II (1154) to the death of Richard III (1485)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Plantagenet¹

C12: from Old French, literally: sprig of broom, with reference to the crest of the Angevin kings, from Latin planta sprig + genista broom

Example Sentences

In the meantime, spare a thought for the unquiet passage of Richard III, last warrior of the Plantagenet dynasty.

From The Daily Beast

The Plantagenet Alliance will willingly stand by the decision reached by the panel.

From The Daily Beast

And Richard III died with a sword in his hand, like a true Plantagenet.

From The Daily Beast

She was the mother of the celebrated cardinal Pole, and the last of the royal line of Plantagenet.

From Project Gutenberg

It was not long ere the captain of the Plantagenet made his appearance.

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At this moment, the sail-trimmers of the Plantagenet handled their braces.

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It was my intention and my hope, to be able to take you to sea with me in the Plantagenet.

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Would you like to see the Plantagenet's chaplain, again, Dick?

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