Martin de Tours
Preserved but no longer current.
The Capetians reigned over France till 1328, when they were succeeded by the House of Valois; but Capet was considered the family name of the kings, hence, Louis XVI was arraigned before the National Convention under the name of Louis Capet.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Martin de Tours” mean?
The Capetians reigned over France till 1328, when they were succeeded by the House of Valois; but Capet was considered the family name of the kings, hence, Louis XVI was arraigned before the National Convention under the name of Louis Capet.
Is “Martin de Tours” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.