Boleyn

American  

[bool-in, boo-lin] / ˈbʊl ɪn, bʊˈlɪn /

noun

1. Anne, 1507–36, second wife of Henry VIII of England: mother of Queen Elizabeth I.

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Boleyn British  

/ ˈbʊlɪn, bʊˈlɪn /

noun

1. Anne . 1507–36, second wife of Henry VIII of England; mother of Elizabeth I. She was executed on a charge of adultery

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Example Sentences

I had read historical novels before, like “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory, which is a really great entry point into history but in a light way.

From Los Angeles Times

Set in the court of Henry VIII, “Queen B” follows Lady Grace Fairfax as she seeks the traitors who betrayed Anne Boleyn.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "Thanks to my mum and dad, Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII."

From BBC

He added: "Thanks to my mum and dad, Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII."

From BBC

But he obviously takes a lot of pleasure in the dissolution of the monasteries and the robbing and everything that goes on changing the religion completely, to accommodate Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn.

From Seattle Times