Huguenot

/ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/

HJUː · ɡə · nəʊ (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century.

Etymology

From French huguenot (“Huguenot”), of uncertain origin.

Example Sentences

  • "The village was once well known for its paper-milling, founded by Huguenot immigrants in 1648, which produced high-quality hand-made paper until 1952."
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