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

With nothing of the Camisard about him, he invincibly recalls one of those sunny, self-possessed sons of Provence.

From The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century by Bastide, Charles

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

The beautiful old city had witnessed many strange sights; but probably the entry of the young Camisard chief was one of the most remarkable of all.

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

When Villars reached Nismes and heard of this battle, he went to see the field, and expressed his admiration at the skill and valour of the Camisard chief.

From The Huguenots in France by Smiles, Samuel