Definition of Germains

1. germain [n] - See also: germain

Lexicographical Neighbors of Germains

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germ line
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germ line transformation
germ nucleus
germ pore
germ theory
germ tube
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germ warfare
germacrene
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germaine
germaines
germains (current term)
german
german measles
german measles immunization
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germanate
germanates
germanatian
germanatrane
germander
germander speedwell
germanders
germane
germane(p)

Literary usage of Germains

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of England from the Accession of James II by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1907)
"It was determined that Preston should carry to Saint germains the resolutions and suggestions ... germains."

2. Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest: With Anecdotes of by Agnes Strickland, Elizabeth Strickland (1843)
"The sojourn of queen Henrietta at St. germains proved, however, but a temporary ... These royal relatives, when they had previously met at St. germains, ..."

3. The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, Hannah More Macaulay Trevelyan (1858)
"He quitted Saint germains for Versailles, and expended sums almost ... Saint germains had now been selected to be the abode of the royal family of England. ..."

4. The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1879)
"IT is now time to relate the events which, since the battle of La Hogue, had taken place at Saint germains. State of the James, ..."

5. The History of England from the Accession of James II. by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1856)
"IT is now time to relate the events which, since the battle of La Hogue, had taken place at Saint germains. James, after seeing the fleet which was to have ..."

6. History of the Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1656 by Samuel Rawson Gardiner (1903)
"... a declaration at St. germains, Sn ifst*" in which he confirmed the Edict of Nantes, and re- germains. cognised the fidelity of his Huguenot subjects. ..."

7. Lives of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest by Agnes Strickland, Elisabeth Strickland (1872)
"Hamilton gives a lively description of the Shrove-Tuesday masquerade at St. germains, to which the whole town was admitted, the barriers being thrown open ..."

8. The Works of Lord Macaulay by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1898)
"CHAPTER XX IT is now time to relate the events which, since the battle of La Hogue, had taken place at Saint germains. James, after seeing the fleet which ..."

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