Taine

American  

[teyn, ten] / teɪn, tɛn /

noun

1. Hippolyte Adolphe 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.

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Taine British  

/ tɛn /

noun

1. Hippolyte Adolphe (ipɔlit adɔlf). 1828–93, French literary critic and historian. He applied determinist criteria to the study of literature, art, history, and psychology, regarding them as products of environment and race. His works include Histoire de la littérature anglaise (1863–64) and Les Origines de la France contemporaine (1875–93)

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Taine

As Thomas came back on, so exited Wales No.8 Taine Plumtree for an illegal tackle to ensure the pressure remained for the final 10 minutes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

Wales kept their cool and Edwards dived over for the crucial score after some fine handling, especially from replacement Taine Plumtree.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025

Wales have made four changes from the side crushed by Australia with starts for wing Rio Dyer, fly-half Sam Costelow, lock Christ Tshiunza and number eight Taine Plumtree.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024

Cardiff back-row Mackenzie Martin, Dragons flanker Taine Basham and Scarlets centre Johnny Williams all miss out on selection.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024

But all this does not affect the question, whether, as Taine assumes, these persecuted ones did hold a distinguished place in the nation for political virtue, intellectual culture, and capacity for action.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 by Various