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Jacquerie

Definition:

Jacquerie refers to a revolt or revolted peasantry, particularly in medieval France.

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Noun

Sense 1:

A revolt or rebellion of peasants against feudal oppression.

Example Sentence 1: The jacquerie was a violent uprising of the French peasantry in the 14th century.

Example Sentence 2: The local lord faced a jacquerie when the overtaxed farmers finally rebelled.

Example Sentence 3: The jacquerie was put down by the royal army, resulting in severe reprisals against the peasants.

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