precieux

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He was proclaimed king of letters by his admirers, and became, in fact, king of the précieux.

From The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare by Jusserand, J. J.

She had transported the aristocratic spirit, and the genre précieux, good breeding and good taste, even into cookery. 

From The Essays of "George Eliot" Complete by Sheppard, Nathan

According to Laur, La Production des Métaux précieux en Californie, 1862, 33, and the Journal des Economistes, Nov.

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)

Madame ma Sœur,—C'est avec une profonde indignation que je viens d'apprendre l'horrible attentat qui a menacé les précieux jours de votre Majesté.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 by Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount

C'était, pour acquérir un droit si précieux; Que combattait partout mon bras ambitieux; Et dans Pharsale même il a tiré l'épée Plus pour le conserver que pour vaincre Pompée.

From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)