Froissart

biographical name

Frois·​sart frwä-ˈsär How to pronounce Froissart (audio)
ˈfrȯi-ˌsärt
Jean 1333?–circa 1405 French chronicler

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“Froissart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Froissart. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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