Most Christian King
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The style of the King of France since 1469, when it was conferred on
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 “Most Christian King” mean?
The style of the King of France since 1469, when it was conferred on
Is “Most Christian King” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.