camisard

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What does camisard mean?

One of the Huguenots of the Cévennes region of south-central France, who rose up against the persecutions which followed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.

Where does camisard come from?

French, from the peasant's smock or camise which they wore.

How to pronounce camisard

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