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Alençon

[a-lahn-sawn, uh-len-suhn, -son]

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Orne, in NW France: lace manufacture.



Alençon

/ alɑ̃sɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a town in NW France: early lace-manufacturing centre. Pop: 28 935 (1999)

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And then you decided to play the libertine Count Pierre d’Alençon instead of facing off against Matt onscreen.

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Over the weekend, Affleck and Lopez also made their red carpet debut at the premiere of "The Last Duel," where Affleck plays the role of Count Pierre of Alencon in the historical drama.

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The exciting confrontation capped off an eventful trip to Italy for the couple, who made their triumphant return to the red carpet as a couple at the premiere of "The Last Duel," where Affleck plays the role of Count Pierre of Alencon in the historical drama.

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What She Wore The bride wore the Scarlett Gown, designed by Sareh Nouri and made of soft alencon lace with a dramatic chapel train.

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Allison Webb showed an Alençon lace midi dress with an oversize removable bow.

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