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

The remaining Camisard leaders endeavoured in vain to incite that enthusiasm amongst their followers which had so often before led them to victory.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

The Camisard chief mixed with the men, talking with them freely about the Barbets and their doings.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

The greater part of the Camisard army under Roland, Ravenel and Joany would not accept the terms which Cavalier had arranged.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various

Placing the poor people of Lascours in safety, the Camisard leader took up his position on a rising ground at the head of a little valley close to the village of Martinargues.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel

On the return of the Camisard guard to the R�collets, Cavalier mounted his horse, and, escorted by them, proceeded to the H�tel de la Poste, where he rested.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel