Douzepers

/ˈduːzpɛrz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of douzeper; multiple legendary noble companions of Charlemagne.

Etymology

Simple plural of douzeper, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

While we don't know exactly who all twelve douzepers were in real history, French poets added and changed them over centuries, making this one of literature's most flexible legendary groups.

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