Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of either of the emperors Napoleon (Napoleon I. (Bonaparte), born 1768 or 1769, died 1821, and Napoleon III., born 1808, died 1873), or their dynasty.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Of or pertaining to Napoleon I., or his family; resembling, or having the qualities of, Napoleon I.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte; as, the Napoleonic Wars.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
Etymologies
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Examples
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An eminently readable series set in Napoleonic times.
Historical Fiction: Five of the Best « I Can’t Stop Reading! 2008
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An eminently readable series set in Napoleonic times.
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An eminently readable series set in Napoleonic times.
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(Mother Russia: Steven tells a story of the First Doctor in Napoleonic times) (Helicon Prime: Jamie and the Second Doctor on holiday, solve a mystery) (Old Soldiers: Brigadier recounts a German adventure with the Third Doctor) (The Catalyst: Leela and the Fourth Doctor in Edwardian times)
Four Eighth Doctor audios nwhyte 2008
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Let us hope that someone might have the good idea of raising such a force by asking for volunteers along the lines of the Territorial Army and embodying such volunteers into a force which bears the proud and ancient title of "The Militia", redolent of measures taken in Napoleonic times to defend our Nation against foreign enemies.
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Let us hope that someone might have the good idea of raising such a force by asking for volunteers along the lines of the Territorial Army and embodying such volunteers into a force which bears the proud and ancient title of "The Militia", redolent of measures taken in Napoleonic times to defend our Nation against foreign enemies.
Archive 2007-07-22 2007
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Brunswick, duke of, Friedrich Wilhelm, officer in Napoleonic Wars
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And what a hat it was: black and dusky pink velvet, in a pleated shape she called Napoleonic, an elegant party confection, and it has to be said, attention-getting.
SFGate: Top News Stories Leah Garchik 2010
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And what a hat it was: black and dusky pink velvet, in a pleated shape she called Napoleonic, an elegant party confection, and it has to be said, attention-getting.
SFGate: Top News Stories Leah Garchik 2010
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And what a hat it was: black and dusky pink velvet, in a pleated shape she called Napoleonic, an elegant party confection, and it has to be said, attention-getting.
SFGate: Top News Stories Leah Garchik 2010
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