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Montaigne
Montaigne (name) means a French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne. Example: “Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form.”
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A French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne.
"Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form."
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- Montaignes
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Etymology
From French Montaigne, equivalent to English Mountain.
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What does “Montaigne” mean?
The word “Montaigne” means a French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne.
How do you use “Montaigne” in a sentence?
Here is “Montaigne” used in a sentence: “Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form.”
What part of speech is “Montaigne”?
“Montaigne” is a name.
Where does the word “Montaigne” come from?
The word “Montaigne” comes from French. From French Montaigne, equivalent to English Mountain.
