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Definition of Cartouche

1. Noun. A cartridge (usually with paper casing).

Definition of Cartouche

1. Noun. (architecture) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield. ¹

2. Noun. (context: Egyptian hieroglyphics) an oval figure containing characters that represent the names of royal or divine people. ¹

3. Noun. A paper cartridge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cartouche

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cartouche

Literary usage of Cartouche

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray, Sir Leslie Stephen (1898)
"cartouche had a wonderful love for good eating, and put all the apple-women and cooks, who came to supply the students, under contribution. ..."

2. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1897)
"cartouche. HAVE been much interested with an account of the exploits of Monsieur Louis Dominic cartouche, and as Newgate and the highways are so much the ..."

3. France Under the Regency: With a Review of the Administration of Louis XIV by James Breck Perkins (1901)
"We may still speak, without impropriety, of the famous cartouche, who gained for himself a name like that of his English contemporary, Jonathan Wild. ..."

4. Catalogue by Dulau & Co., ltd., Booksellers, London, N.W. Lott & H.J. Gerrish Ltd (1845)
"With a superb cartouche, ship and sea-monster, the whole within a decorative ... With cartouche 15/- 254 GREECE : GRAECIA. With the Aegean Isles and part of ..."

5. Sketch Books: The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh; The Irish Sketch by William Makepeace Thackeray (1898)
"... cartouche I HAVE been much interested with an account of the exploits of Monsieur Louis Dominic cartouche, and as Newgate atnl the highways arc so much ..."

6. The Paris Sketch Book by William Makepeace Thackeray (1852)
"cartouche. I HAVE been much interested with an account of the exploits of Monsieur Louis Dominic cartouche, and as Newgate and the highways are so much the ..."

7. Daniel Defoe: His Life and Recently Discovered Writings: Extending from 1716 by Lee, William, Daniel Defoe (1869)
"I am, SIR, your Humble Servant, Capture of cartouche. Mr. EMINENT. AJ, Oct. 21.—The whole talk of the City of Paris is upon the taking that famous Rogue of ..."

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