Burgundian

[ ber-guhn-dee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its people.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy.

Burgundian

/ bɜːˈɡʌndɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Burgundy or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Burgundy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Burgundian¹

First recorded in 1570–80; Burgundy + -an

Example Sentences

The powerful Burgundian Dukes noticed that this parcel made particularly elegant wine each year.

From The Daily Beast

A troupe of traditional Burgundian folk singers, Les Cadets de Bourgogne, lead guests in a variety of traditional harvest songs.

From The Daily Beast

Her mother had been carried off by a Burgundian man-at-arms, and none knew what had become of her.

From Project Gutenberg

A Burgundian archer laid hands on her and dragged her from her horse.

From Project Gutenberg

She lived in a fair and fertile valley on the line of the river, on the other side of which were the Burgundian territories.

From Project Gutenberg

"Highlander shoulder to shoulder," answered Lord Crawford, laughing at the mortification of the proud Burgundian.

From Project Gutenberg

Anne of Beaujeu entered her apartments one morning when the boy was singing his Burgundian chansons.

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