Monde

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ball-like object, located near the top of a crown, symbolizing the globe.

    "Jesus Christ is represented as a lad about twelve years old, in a tunic and robe of brocade, with a full, fair wig, a gold crown much larger than the head, and a monde in his hand."

Synonyms

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beau mondebeautiful peoplebest peoplecafe societycarriage tradecream of society

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"Jesus Christ is represented as a lad about twelve years old, in a tunic and robe of brocade, with a full, fair wig, a gold crown much larger than the head, and a monde in his hand."

Etymology

From French monde. Doublet of mondo.

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globus cruciger

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