Definition of Germaines

1. germaine [n] - See also: germaine

Lexicographical Neighbors of Germaines

germ layer theory
germ layers
germ line
germ line gene therapy
germ line transformation
germ nucleus
germ pore
germ theory
germ tube
germ tube test
germ warfare
germacrene
germain
germaine
germaines (current term)
germains
german
german measles
german measles immunization
german pancake
germanane
germanate
germanates
germanatian
germanatrane
germander
germander speedwell
germanders
germane

Literary usage of Germaines

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

1. On Early English Pronunciation: With Special Reference to Shakespeare and by Alexander John Ellis, William Salesbury, Johann Andreas Schmeller, Francis James Child, Alexander Barclay, Louis-Lucien Bonaparte, Johan Winkler (1869)
"... Latines, the vulgar Italiens, and germaines with others doo alwais) kepe his true sound : as in theis wordes, but, unto, and further. ..."

2. Literary and Miscellaneous Memoirs by Joseph Cradock, John Bowyer Nichols (1826)
"Altar-piece in the chapel fine, by Poussin, but faded; the air of St. germaines is much recommended for its salubrity. The City stands at four leagues ..."

3. Diary of Iohn Evelyn, Esq., F.R.S.: To which are Added a Selection from His by John Evelyn (1906)
"From hence is a rare prospect towards the Louver and suburbs of St. germaines, the Isle du Palais, and Notre Dame. At the foote of this bridge is a ..."

4. Reeves' History of the English Law: From the Time of the Romans, to the End by John Reeves, William Francis Finlason (1879)
"The success of this attempt could not be great; it was writing the laws of a society which no longer ex- 1" Lorsque les nations germaines conquirent ..."

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