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GIRONDIST
Girondist, Girondin
(noun) a member of the moderate republican party that was in power during the French Revolution; the Girondists were overthrown by their more radical rivals the Jacobins
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Gi*ron"dist, n. Etym: [F. Girondiste.]
Definition: A member of the moderate republican party formed in the French legislative assembly in 1791. The Girondists were so called because their leaders were deputies from the department of La Gironde.
Gi*ron"dist, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Girondists. [Written also Girondin.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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