victorine
a fur tippet with long tabs at the ends.
Origin of victorine
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a canon regular of the Order of St. Victor, founded in Paris, France, in 1110, which was famous for its learning and influence in the Middle Ages, and which became extinct during the French Revolution.
Origin of Victorine
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How to use victorine in a sentence
It was concluded that victorine, an "agent of the Bretauds," had made everything disappear.
The Surprises of Life | Georges Clemenceauvictorine muttered some unintelligible words, with her little bundle over her arm, like a milliner carrying a bandbox.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave FlaubertHowever, victorine would have to do only with these languages; whereas English is more widely used.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave FlaubertWhile the masters were out, he used to amuse Marcel and victorine by telling them funny stories.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave FlaubertBehind the remains of the chest, upon a straw mattress, Romiche and victorine lay asleep together.
Bouvard and Pcuchet, part 2 | Gustave Flaubert
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