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Mansart

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Mansart (French) [mɑ̃sar]
n
1. (Biographies / Mansart, François (1598-1666) M, French, ARCHITECTURE: architect) François (frɑ̃swa). 1598-1666, French architect, who established the classical style in French architecture
2. (Biographies / Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708) M, French, ARCHITECTURE: architect, MISC: town planner) his great-nephew, Jules Hardouin (ʒyl ardwɛ̃). 1646- -1708, French architect and town planner, who completed the Palace of Versailles
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Noun1.MansartMansart - French architect who introduced the mansard roof (1598-1666)
Francois Mansart


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The dome of Mansart floated ethereally above the budding trees and the long grey front of the building: drawing up into itself all the rays of afternoon light, it hung there like the visible symbol of the race's glory.
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