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Saint Denis

noun

United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ted Shawn (1877-1968). Synonyms: Ruth Saint Denis, Ruth St. Denis, St. Denis.

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... was the greater because Constantine was a man of high position, who had recently been a sheriff of London, and had once been a strenuous supporter of Louis of France. It was rumoured that his followers had raised the cry, "Montjoie! Saint Denis!" The quarrels of neighbouring cities were as dangerous to sound rule as the feuds of rival barons, and Hubert took instant measures to put down the sedition. With the aid of Falkes de Breaute's mercenaries, order was restored, and Constantine was led before the justiciar. Early next ...

— The History of England - From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) • T.F. Tout

... doubt?" asked Langlade. "Allen returned to England without a scratch, and his opponent was carried back to Paris with a sword-thrust through his heart, and buried beside his royal relatives at Saint Denis. I pity any man who is called upon to face him. He has need ...

— A Soldier of Virginia • Burton Egbert Stevenson

Words linked to "Saint Denis" : professional dancer, Ruth Saint Denis, dancer, choreographer, terpsichorean