Plantagenet

[ plan-taj-uh-nit ]

/ plænˈtædʒ ə nɪt /

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noun

a member of the royal house that ruled England from the accession of Henry II in 1154 to the death of Richard III in 1485.

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Words nearby Plantagenet

planospore, plan position indicator, plansheer, plant, Plantae, Plantagenet, planta genista, plant agreement, plantain, plantain-eater, plantain lily

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How to use Plantagenet in a sentence

In the meantime, spare a thought for the unquiet passage of Richard III, last warrior of the Plantagenet dynasty.
Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab|Clive Irving|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Plantagenet Alliance will willingly stand by the decision reached by the panel.
Richard III Burial Battle Begins|Tom Sykes|March 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Richard III died with a sword in his hand, like a true Plantagenet.
The Mighty—and Overlooked—Reign of the Plantagenets|Andrew Roberts|February 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She was the mother of the celebrated cardinal Pole, and the last of the royal line of Plantagenet.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

It was not long ere the captain of the Plantagenet made his appearance.
The Two Admirals|J. Fenimore Cooper
At this moment, the sail-trimmers of the Plantagenet handled their braces.
The Two Admirals|J. Fenimore Cooper
It was my intention and my hope, to be able to take you to sea with me in the Plantagenet.
The Two Admirals|J. Fenimore Cooper
Would you like to see the Plantagenet's chaplain, again, Dick?
The Two Admirals|J. Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for Plantagenet

Plantagenet

/ (plænˈtædʒɪnɪt) /

noun

a line of English kings, ruling from the ascent of Henry II (1154) to the death of Richard III (1485)

Word Origin for Plantagenet

C12: from Old French, literally: sprig of broom, with reference to the crest of the Angevin kings, from Latin planta sprig + genista broom

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