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 Clovis Clovis /ˈkloʊvɪs/

noun

  1. King of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic 'Louis' (466-511)  ( Clovis , Clovis I )
    king of the Franks who unified Gaul and established his capital at Paris and founded the Frankish monarchy; his name was rendered as Gallic 'Louis' (466-511)


 foreword foreword /ˈfɔrˌwɝːd/

noun

  1. A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book  ( foreword , prolusion , preface )
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book


 William and Mary William and Mary /ˈwɪliəm ænd ˈmɛri/

noun

  1. Joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II  ( William and Mary )
    joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II
     William and Mary ruled England together, bringing stability after a turbulent period.
    William and Mary ruled England together, bringing stability after a turbulent period.


 oboe oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/

noun

  1. A slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece  ( hautbois [Archaic] , hautboy [Archaic] , oboe )
    a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
     The oboist played a haunting melody during the symphony
    The oboist played a haunting melody during the symphony