Blondel

[ blawn-del ]

/ blɔ̃ˈdɛl /

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Fran·çois

[frahn-swa], /frɑ̃ˈswa/, Sieur des Croisettes, 1618–86, French architect.

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Blondel tuned his harp to its boldest measure, to welcome the introduction of the victor into the pavilion of Queen Berengaria.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886|Ministry of Education
Perhaps after all Blondel had come for this, and had been startled while waiting at the door by the quickness of his approach.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman
Scarcely showing himself, Blondel caught his eye, signed to him to enter, and held the door while he did so.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman
Blondel's tone sank to one of unnatural calm; but his frame shook and his face was purple with the pressure he put upon himself.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman

"I would I had brought you better news, Messer Blondel," he said, as he rose and turned to go.
The Long Night|Stanley Weyman