sanglier

American  

[sang-lee-er] / ˈsæŋ li ər /

noun

1. a closely woven fabric made of mohair or worsted, constructed in plain weave, and finished to simulate the coat of a boar.

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Etymology

Origin of sanglier

1350–1400; < Middle French ≪ Late Latin singulāris ( porcus ) solitary (pig or boar); replacing Middle English singlere < Old French sengler < Latin, as above

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Example Sentences

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sanglier

Here, through the good services of our French interpreter, we had for dinner a piece of the famous sanglier which lives in the woods at Pommera.

From Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 by Francis Buckley

In Estremadura the favourite chasse au sanglier is still with horse and hound.

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Walter J. Buck

Two years ago I was out in a chasse au sanglier, central France; perhaps you don't know their work?

From Under Two Flags by Ouida

"Ah! the 'Germany,' above all things!" cried Hamilton, dropping a delicious morsel of /sanglier/ in its way from hand to mouth, in his hurry to speak.

From Devereux — Volume 04 by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton

"Ah! the 'Germany,' above all things!" cried Hamilton, dropping a delicious morsel of sanglier in its way from hand to mouth, in his hurry to speak.

From Devereux — Complete by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton

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