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roi fainéant

/ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪnɪənt/ /ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪneɪɒ̃/

(also roi faineant)

noun

1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power.

The decline in the power of the Merovingian dynasty is typically taken to start after the death of Dagobert I in 639..

2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard.

单词	roi fainéant
释义	roi fainéant /ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪnɪənt/ /ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪneɪɒ̃/ (also roi faineant) noun 1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power. The decline in the power of the Merovingian dynasty is typically taken to start after the death of Dagobert I in 639.. 2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power. Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard.
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