Duparc

/ (French dypark) /

noun

Henri (ɑ̃ri), full name Marie Eugène Henri Fouques Duparc. 1848–1933, French composer of songs noted for their sad brooding quality

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Words nearby Duparc

duopsony, Duo-Tang, duotone, duotype, dup, Duparc, dupatta, dupe, dupery, dupion, duplation

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Is it jumping to a conclusion to answer once more—Madame Duparc?
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She mixed this flour and put it into the saucepan in the presence of Madame Duparc and her daughter.
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It was the last day of happiness the poor creature was to enjoy in the house of Madame Duparc.
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The examination of Madame Duparc ended the business on the day of the eighth.
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Madame Duparc did her best to give the rumour the widest possible circulation.
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