Capetian
of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814).
a member of this dynasty.
Historical Examples
A General Sketch of the European War Hilaire Belloc
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 1 Various
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 Various
Cathedral Cities of France Herbert Marshall
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 Various
An Introduction to the History of Western Europe James Harvey Robinson
The Revelation Explained F. Smith
The Saracen: The Holy War Robert Shea
The Story of Paris Thomas Okey
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 7 (of 10) Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
noun
a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987–1328 ad
adjective
of, or relating to, the Capetian kings or their rule
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