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Meaning of "Dieu et mon droit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIEU ET MON DROIT

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WHAT DOES DIEU ET MON DROIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dieu et mon droit

Dieu et mon droit is the motto of the British Monarch in England. It appears on a scroll beneath the shield of the English version of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. The motto refers to the divine right of the Monarch to govern and is said to have first been used by King Richard the Lionheart as a battle cry and official motto of battle, then adopted as the royal motto of England by King Henry V in the 15th century.

Definition of Dieu et mon droit in the English dictionary

The definition of Dieu et mon droit in the dictionary is God and my right: motto of the Royal Arms of Great Britain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIEU ET MON DROIT


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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIEU ET MON DROIT

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WORDS THAT END LIKE DIEU ET MON DROIT

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Detroit
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introit
maladroit
Massasoit
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overexploit
quoit
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Synonyms and antonyms of Dieu et mon droit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Dieu et mon droit» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Dieu et mon droit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

Dieu酒店等周一所有权
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dieu et mon droit
570 millions of speakers

English

Dieu et mon droit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dieu एट सोम droit
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ديو وآخرون الاثنين DROIT
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Dieu др ПН право следования
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dieu et mon droit
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিইউ এবং মর ডর্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Dieu et mon droit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dieu et mon droit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dieu et mon droit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デューら月の追及権
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디유 등 몬 droit
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dieu et mon droit
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Diệu et mon droit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டீயூ மற்றும் மான் ட்ராட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Dieu et mon droit
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dieu et mon droit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dieu et mon droit
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dieu et mon droit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Dieu ін ПН право слідування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dieu et mon droit
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Dieu et mon droit
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Dieu et mon droit
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Dieu et mon droit
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Dieu et mon droit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dieu et mon droit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIEU ET MON DROIT»

The term «Dieu et mon droit» is normally little used and occupies the 138.861 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIEU ET MON DROIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dieu et mon droit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIEU ET MON DROIT»

Discover the use of Dieu et mon droit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dieu et mon droit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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American Sentinel
"Dieu Et Mon Droit." BY THOMAS ROBERT WILLIAMSON. "801) and my right,” the kings of a land lnscribe these words above their throne, Making proud claim secure to stand Chosen of God to rule, alone. “Dieu et mon droit.” His right, the ...
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Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
... a universal locket with the royal crest inside a circle inscribed 'Dieu et mon droit ', while officers were ordered to have the regimental number surmounted by the crown (plate l2) in the l4 BRITISH MILITARY BADGES.
Robert Wilkinson-Latham, 2002
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The retrospective review
Motto — Dieu et mon droit. Edward IV. — Blue and red. A, the Lion of England, imperially crowned between three red roses on the blue, and as many white roses on the red, all barbed, seeded, and irradiated gold. B, two similar roses. C, four ...
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The Retrospective Review, and Historical and Antiquarian ...
Motto — Dieu et mon droit. Edward IV. — Blue and red. A, the Lion of England, imperially crowned between three red roses on the blue, and as many white roses on the red, all barbed, seeded, and irradiated gold. B, two similar roses. C, four ...
Henry Southern, Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, 1828
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The Retrospective Review, and Historical and Antiquarian ...
Motto — Dieu et mon droit. Edward IV. — Blue and red. A, the Lion of England, imperially crowned between three red roses on the blue, and as many white roses on the red, all barbed, seeded, and irradiated gold. B, two similar roses. C, four ...
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The Retrospective review [ed. by H. Southern].
Motto — Dieu et mon droit. Edward IV. — Blue and red. A, the Lion of England, imperially crowned between three red roses on the blue, and as many white roses on the red, all barbed, seeded, and irradiated gold. B, two similar roses. C, four ...
Henry Southern, 1828
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Retrospective Review: And Historical and Antiquarian Magazine
Motto—Dieu et mon droit. * A second standard—Similar, excepting that the dragon is vomiting flames, and that the other part is semée of flames, instead of roses. A third standard—White and green. A, a Greyhound statant, argent, betvieen four ...
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Dieu Et Mon Droit. the Dauphin--Louis Xvii. , King of France
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Augustus Meves, 2012
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Dieu Et Mon Droit. the Dauphin--Louis Xvii. , King of France
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
HardPress, Meves Augustus 1832-, 2013
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The Athenaeum: Journal of Literature, Science, the Fine ...
Her husband, their son Henry VIII., and his son Edward VI., all bore the ancient motto, “ Dieu et mon Droit." Anne Boleyn chose “Bound to obey and serve.'I Queen Mary's was “ Veritas temporis filla;” and her husband's (King Phili ) " Colit ardua ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIEU ET MON DROIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dieu et mon droit is used in the context of the following news items.
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See you in court
Sitting under a crest of Dieu et mon droit (God and my right), Justice Clifton Hoeben reaches the end of his summary. Pause. Deep breath. «Sydney Morning Herald, May 15»
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Our immigration policy creates only misery for the vulnerable
Dieu et mon droit,” it read – God and my right. And given that this was a court of law, one could be forgiven for thinking that “my right” referred ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
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Misleading Translations: the next 40
Dieu et mon droit. God is my finger. Julian Archer. Suivez la piste. Follow the drunken lady. Julian Archer. La vie en rose. The pink aeroplane. «The Independent, Jan 15»
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Andrew Stewart Jamieson, The Royal Arms – Part One: Leopards …
Edward also began using the motto, 'Dieu et mon droit' as a royal motto and it is still used to this day. This form was then used with different ... «Royal Central, Dec 14»
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Millionaire Shrien Dewani and the township convict: two worlds in …
... court with its four ornate chandeliers, high-backed judges' chairs and wood-carved escutcheon of lion and unicorn with “Dieu et mon droit”. «The Guardian, Oct 14»
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Divine Right of Elizabeth II Is the Unused Argument Amid Panic on …
Dieu et mon droit” is the motto of the British monarchy. That's old French for “God is my right.” It's a reference to the divine right to reign, just like ... «New York Sun, Sep 14»
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Insinder debut laying down the metal law
... acts with melodies and progressive touches inspired by Scandinavian metal bands such as In Flames on their first single Dieu et Mon Droit. «Wigan Today, Jul 14»
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Stained glass window dedicated during Remembrance Service in …
The Compartment also has the sovereign's motto usually Dieu et mon droit ("God and my right"). Around the shield is a belt or strap with the ... «Torquay Herald Express, Nov 13»
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Anne-France Goldwater: Quebec's Charter is a frontal attack on …
... as long as the Coat of Arms remains superior, with the British lion and unicorn rampant, and the popular British slogan, “Dieu et mon droit.”. «National Post, Nov 13»
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ON THE BUS: Early-morning bus swoops down to Dockyard
... shield, emblazoned with “Honi soit qui mal y pense” (“Shame be to the one who thinks evil of it”) and “Dieu et mon droit” (“God and my right”). «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Oct 13»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Dieu et mon droit [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dieu-et-mon-droit>. May 2024 ».
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