Jacquerie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʒaˈkɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jacquerie is a noun meaning A violent revolt by peasants.
Meaning
A violent revolt by peasants.
Example Sentences
Nearly three thousand manors were destroyed (15 per cent of the total) during the Jacquerie of 1905-6.
“Is that what you’re setting your hopes on, man? What do you expect? A housewives’ rebellion? A Jacquerie?[”]
Whenever a jacquerie occurred, the authorities looked "upon it as a revolt of the underdog against his native oppressor."
A jacquerie, even if carried out with the most respectful of intentions, cannot fail to leave some traces of embarrassment behind it.
Word Forms
- jacqueries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jauhar, mitraillade, outrage, grab, jacketing, coup.
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