Du Barry
Comtesse Marie Jeanne Bécu, 1746–93, mistress of Louis XV.
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How to use Du Barry in a sentence
They are unique; that lady there is the Du Barry—a portrait worth, alone, six thousand francs.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuDu Barry de Merval, Études sur l'Architecture Égyptienne, pp. 129, 130.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotIt is appalling to reflect that the lady who plays Mrs. Micawber today may be cast for Du Barry tomorrow.
The Footlights Fore and Aft | Channing PollockDu Barry de Merval, Études sur l'Architecture Égyptienne , p. 271.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges PerrotAt this moment Du Barry appeared, furious at being left, and dragged her royal paramour away.
Terribly Intimate Portraits | Nol Coward
British Dictionary definitions for du Barry
/ (djuː ˈbærɪ, French dy bari) /
Comtesse (kɔ̃tɛs), original name Marie Jeanne Bécu. ?1743–93, mistress of Louis XV, guillotined in the French Revolution
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