Dessalines

[ dey-sa-leen ]

noun
  1. Jean Jacques [zhahnzhahk], /ʒɑ̃ ʒɑk/, 1758–1806, Haitian revolutionary: emperor of Haiti as Jacques I 1804–06.

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How to use Dessalines in a sentence

  • It looked well, as Dessalines could obtain neither of his favourite paints to smear it with.

    The Hour and the Man | Harriet Martineau
  • As he descended, he heard laughter and singing; and among the singing voices, the cracked pipe of old Dessalines.

    The Hour and the Man | Harriet Martineau
  • This great event in the life of Jacques Dessalines did not delay his proceedings for more than half-an-hour.

    The Hour and the Man | Harriet Martineau
  • I call myself your friend too,” said Dessalines, “and I declare I can comprehend nothing of it.

    The Hour and the Man | Harriet Martineau
  • It could not be expected of Dessalines that he should deliver the last clauses with perfect fidelity.

    The Hour and the Man | Harriet Martineau

British Dictionary definitions for Dessalines

Dessalines

/ (French desalin) /


noun
  1. Jean Jacques (ʒɑ̃ ʒɑk). ?1758–1806, emperor of Haiti (1804–06) after driving out the French; assassinated

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