mandeville

/ˈmændivɪl/ or /ˈmændəvɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A city in the Île-de-France region of France, known for its medieval architecture and the Château de Fréquelin.

“The tourists visited the Château de Fréquelin in Mandeville, admiring its stunning architecture.”

2. noun

A surname, often referring to Bernard de Gordon’s work ‘Tractatus de conservatione vitae humanae’, later translated into English by Sir John Harington as ‘The Fruyt of Pryde’ and by Caxton as ‘The Boke of the Turke’.

“The medieval scholar, Sir John Mandeville, wrote a famous travelogue that was highly popular in the 14th century.”

3. proper noun

A town and civil parish in Essex, England.

“The residents of Mandeville, Essex, participated in the local fair, enjoying the food, music, and games.”

Synonyms

  • town
  • ville

Antonyms

  • city