Vendémiaire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Vendémiaire
< French, equivalent to vendémi- (< Latin vindēmia vintage) + -aire -ary
Example Sentences
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After the unfortunate attempt of the royalists in Vendémiaire, it arose through their abasement.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
But I will not conceal from you that your letters of the 2d and 3d Vendémiaire, just received, surprised me much.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 2: John Adams by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
On the 1st Vendémiaire, the convention proclaimed the acceptance of the decrees by the greater number of the primary assemblies of France.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
Jean," he began, "I've never told you how much I admired the way you held that gun, on the Thirteenth Vendémiaire, in spite of that leering devil above you.
From When a Cobbler Ruled a King by Seaman, Augusta Huiell
He was the chief author of the constitution of the year III., and the convention deputed him, with some others of its members, to undertake the defence of the republic, during the crisis of Vendémiaire.
From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)
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