Capetian

[ kuh-pee-shuh n ]

/ kəˈpi ʃən /

adjective

of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814).

noun

a member of this dynasty.

Origin of Capetian

1830–40; Hugh Capet + -ian, modeled on French capétien

Example sentences from the Web for capetian

It was 326in this fashion that the Capetian house claimed its boasted descent and continuity from the race of Charlemagne.

The History of England |T.F. Tout
The Carolingian dynasty reigned in France from 751 to 987, when it was ousted by the Capetian dynasty.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 |Various
Among all the families of the king's secretaries, no person will be found to dispute the throne with this Capetian princess.

A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 7 (of 10) |Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
Charles turned so that his big Capetian nose was outlined against the iron-gray sky.

The Saracen: The Holy War |Robert Shea

Aix was the capital in Provence of the art-loving Anjou princes of the Capetian line.

How France Built Her Cathedrals |Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for capetian

Capetian

/ (kəˈpiːʃən) /

noun

a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987–1328 ad

adjective

of, or relating to, the Capetian kings or their rule

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Capetian

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Origin of Capetian

Example sentences from the Web for capetian

British Dictionary definitions for capetian

noun

adjective