Guisianadj.n.
/ˈɡiːzɪən/ A. adj.
Of or pertaining to the duke of Guise, or his family or faction.
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society > authority > rule or government > politics > French politics > [adjective] > relating or adhering to specific dynasty or government
Guisian1579
Napoleonist1849
Orleanistic1865
Bonapartist1869
Vichyite1945
1579 J. Stubbs Discouerie Gaping Gulf sig. Evv This prince can not but..be great with the Guysian duke.
1643 W. Prynne Soveraigne Power Parl. App. 35 The Guisian Popish faction, being the strongest party.
1842 P. F. Tytler Hist. Scotl. (ed. 2) VI. iv. 215 The skilfulness of Guisian diplomacy.
B. n.
= Guisard n.1
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society > authority > rule or government > politics > French politics > [noun] > adherent of Guise faction
Guisian1562
Guisard1606
1562 Cecil Let. 16 July in M. A. S. Hume Great Ld. Burghley (1898) 129 Continue your wryting to putt the Quene's Majesty in remembrance of her peril if the Guisans prosper.
1642 J. Milton Apol. Smectymnuus 20 To give the watch word like a Guisian of Paris to a mutiny or massacre.
1897 D. H. Fleming Mary Q. Scots viii. 88 A marriage..which the Guisians take for concluded.
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