Fronde

British  

/ frɔ̃d, frɒnd /

noun

1. French history either of two rebellious movements against the ministry of Cardinal Mazarin in the reign of Louis XIV, the first led by the parlement of Paris (1648–49) and the second by the princes (1650–53)

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Etymology

Origin of Fronde

C18: from French, literally: sling, the insurgent parliamentarians being likened to naughty schoolboys using slings

Example Sentences

He distinguished himself in several campaigns against Spain, and later played an active part in the civil wars of the Fronde.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

During the wars of religion of the 16th century it was occupied by the duke of Mayenne on behalf of the League, and in the 17th century, during the Fronde, by the duke of Longueville.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

He favoured Cond�’s party at the beginning of the Fronde, but changed sides before he was too severely compromised.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various

The Fronde had died away, and with it the power of the nobles.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

The only one of the ancient rebels which could not perish, the H�tel de Ville of Paris, had been suppressed from history by royal ordinance for the period corresponding to the Fronde.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede