Bourbaki

British  

/ ˈbɔːbəkɪ /

noun

1. the pseudonym of a group of mainly French mathematicians that, since 1939, has been producing a monumental work on advanced mathematics, Eléments de Mathématique

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Example Sentences

Impracticable projects and counsels from Bordeaux poured in freely, but did not mend matters; and on the 24th General Bourbaki summoned the superior officers to a council of war.

From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Helmuth, Count

We took Bourbaki ashore; he was very anxious to go home, and promptly disappeared in the bush, his Snider on his shoulder.

From Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific by Speiser, Felix

Look, Christian," said my cousin, pulling a paper out of his pocket; "the armies of Bourbaki and Garibaldi are surrendered by this armistice.

From The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War by Chatrian, Alexandre

General Clinchant carried Bourbaki into Switzerland, and he recovered sufficiently to return to France.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various

General Bourbaki reported his situation to the Minister of War, who held out hopes of supporting him with the portion of the XVth Corps still remaining on the Loire.

From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Helmuth, Count