a family of French printers, scholars, and dealers in books, including Henri (ɑ̃ri), ?1460–1520, who founded the printing business in Paris, his son Robert (rɔbɛr), 1503–59, and his grandson Henri, 1528–98
Estienne in American English
(esˈtjen)
noun
1. Also: Étienne
a family of French printers, book dealers, and scholars, including esp. Henri (ɑ̃ːˈʀi), died 1520; his son, Robert (ʀɔˈbeʀ), 1503?–59; Henri (son of Robert), 1531?–98