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Canrobert

[ kahn-raw-ber ]

/ kɑ̃ rɔˈbɛr /

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noun

Fran·çois Cer·tain

[frahn-swa ser-tan], /frɑ̃ˈswa sɛrˈtɛ̃/, 1809–95, French marshal.

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Words nearby Canrobert

canopy, canorous, Canossa, canotier, Canova, Canrobert, cans, Canso, canst, cant, Cantab.

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Example sentences from the Web for Canrobert

The Russians succeeded in storming Canrobert's Hill and in capturing the next and smaller fortification.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year|Edwin Emerson
His post was taken by Canrobert, who afterward resigned in favor of Pelissier.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year|Edwin Emerson
Marshals Canrobert and Bosquet followed the infant, and their majesties next appeared under a moving canopy.
Paris: With Pen and Pencil|David W. Bartlett
Nevertheless, further details were looked for, when the 22nd brought the famous despatch of Rouher-Canrobert.
History of the Commune of 1871|P. Lissagary

And they were composing impertinent, disdainful letters when Marshal Canrobert was announced.
My Double Life|Sarah Bernhardt

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