languet

[ lang-gwet ]

/ ˈlæŋ gwɛt /

any of various small tongue-shaped parts, processes, or projections.

Origin of languet

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French languete, diminutive of langue tongue; see -et

A Latin version, but out of its chronological position in Languet, Epist.

The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) |Henry Martyn Baird
The work has been frequently reprinted, the Leipzig edition containing a life of Languet by Treitschke.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2 |Various
I should add, that on Languet's death, his property passed into the hands of his friend Du Plessis.

Notes and Queries, Number 49, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1850 |Various
The authorship of the work by which Languet is best known has been disputed.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2 |Various

Languet, cure of Saint- Sulpice, often went to him, and discoursed most admirably to him.

The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete |Duc de Saint-Simon

languet

/ (ˈlæŋɡwɛt) /

rare anything resembling a tongue in shape or function

C15: from Old French languette, diminutive of langue tongue