dartagnan

/dɑːrtɑːɡˈnɑ̃/ or /dɑrˈtɑːɡnɑ̃/

Definitions

1. proper noun

the name of the main character in a series of adventure novels by Alexandre Dumas, known as ‘The Three Musketeers’.

“The adventures of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d’Artagnan are a classic tale of friendship and loyalty.”

2. noun

a type of French musketeer.

“In the 17th century, the French army had several companies of d’Artagnans.”

Synonyms

  • guard
  • musketeer

Antonyms

  • enemy
  • traitor