Taine

American

[teyn, ten] / teɪn, tɛn /

noun

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

Taine British

/ tɛn /

noun

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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Scarlets pair Taine Plumtree and Sam Costelow look unlikely to play again in the tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

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 were made to pay for their indiscipline with yellow cards for Gareth Thomas and Taine Plumtree as the hosts were overwhelmed by the relentless New Zealand attack.

From BBC • 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

T. Taine, principles of the sensational philosophy stated by, 205; work on Intelligence quoted, 212; criticism of Tyndall, 212.

From Transcendentalism in New England A History by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks

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