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Fronde

British

/ frɔ̃d, frɒnd /

noun

French history either of two rebellious movements against the ministry of Cardinal Mazarin in the reign of Louis XIV, the first led by the parlement of Paris (1648–49) and the second by the princes (1650–53)

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Etymology

Origin of Fronde

C18: from French, literally: sling, the insurgent parliamentarians being likened to naughty schoolboys using slings

Example Sentences

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Anne of Austria gave a good example to the King: she expired without pardoning the leaders of the Fronde.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede

The glory of Baptiste touched her because he was "her own," arriving from Italy some time before the Fronde.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede

Of the abuses which gave rise to the Fronde, no living soul breathed a word.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede

Since the exploits during the Fronde, the Princess had always considered herself as belonging to the profession of arms.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede

This is one of the most serious souvenirs of the wars of the Fronde.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede

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