Synonyms for savoy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : suh-voi
Phonetic Transcription : səˈvɔɪ


Définition of savoy

Origin :
  • region in southeastern France (before 1800 part of the Kingdom of Sardinia), French Savoie, from Roman Sapaudia, of unknown origin. Related: Savoyard.
  • As in cabbage : noun vegetable
Example sentences :
  • His aunt, the Duchess of Savoy, is a merry dame, and a wise!
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Anything, even a republic was preferable to that House of Savoy.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Gilbert put his arm in Henry's and made him move out of the Savoy courtyard.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • The car turned into Fleet Street and quickly drove up to the Savoy.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But to go back again to the household of the Princess of Savoy.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • "I am hungry, and would rather go to the Savoy," said the Angel, walking on.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • Or it may be that village in Savoy, at the foot of the Alps.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
  • Not long was the alliance between the houses of Hapsburg and Savoy to endure.
  • Extract from : « The Counts of Gruyre » by Mrs. Reginald de Koven
  • For a few years only, Savoy and Romand Switzerland enjoyed peace.
  • Extract from : « The Counts of Gruyre » by Mrs. Reginald de Koven
  • An institution which at the Savoy should be busy for many months to come.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916 » by Various

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