Camisard

American  

[kam-uh-zahrd, kam-uh-zahrd, ka-mee-zar] / ˈkæm əˌzɑrd, ˌkæm əˈzɑrd, ka miˈzar /

noun

1. any French Protestant, living in the region of the Cévennes Mountains, who carried on a revolt against Louis XIV in the early part of the 18th century.

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Etymology

Origin of Camisard

1695–1705; < French, equivalent to camis- (< Provençal camisa shirt; see chemise) + -ard -ard

Example Sentences

After the death of the last of the Camisard leaders, there was no further effort at revolt.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

At this juncture, D'Aigalliers suggested to Villars that a negotiation should be opened directly with the Camisard chiefs to induce them to lay down their arms.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

When Court began to reorganize the Protestant Church in France, shortly after the Camisard war, meetings in the Desert had become almost unknown.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

No wonder that the Camisard chiefs were alarmed when the intelligence reached them of this formidable force having been set in motion for their destruction.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

The Camisard civil war which happened there, was not without its influence.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel