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English > 1 sense of the expression Francoise d'Aubigne:
NOUNperson Francoise d'Aubigne, Maintenon, Marquise de Maintenon, Madame de MaintenonFrench consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719 )
English > Francoise d'Aubigne: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningFrench consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719 ).
SynonymsMaintenon, Marquise de Maintenon, Madame de Maintenon
Instance ofconsortThe husband or wife of a reigning monarch
marchioness, marquiseA noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess