Maintenon

/ˈmænt(ə)ˌnɔn/
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Other forms: Maintenons

Definitions of Maintenon
  1. noun
    French consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719)
    synonyms: Francoise d'Aubigne, Madame de Maintenon, Marquise de Maintenon
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    consort
    the husband or wife of a reigning monarch
    marchioness, marquise
    a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
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