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Germain

American  
[zher-mayn] / ʒɛrˈmeɪn /

noun

  1. Marie-Sophie 1776–1831, French mathematician and physicist.


Germain Scientific  
/ zhĕr-măn′ /
  1. French mathematician who made significant advances in theoretical mathematics. Her researches into number theory in particular provided the first partial solution to Fermat's last theorem (1820).


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The figures portrayed include George Germain, a former general who, as secretary of state for the colonies, was largely to blame for Britain’s strategic incoherence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

He provided a bright spark for Arsenal in the Champions League final when replacing Saka from the bench in their loss to Paris-St Germain on penalties last month.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

In Gainsborough’s painting Germain looks imperious and impenitent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Last season's thrilling Champions League quarter-final defeat by eventual winners Paris St Germain was also a sign Villa were able to compete with the European elite.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

This spacious hotel was commenced by a Joint Stock Company in 1870, and was built on the corner of Germain and Duke Streets.

From The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 by George Stewart

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