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[teyn, ten] / teɪn, tɛn /

noun

Hippolyte Adolphe 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.

noun

Hippolyte Adolphe (ipɔlit adɔlf). 1828–93, French literary critic and historian. He applied determinist criteria to the study of literature, art, history, and psychology, regarding them as products of environment and race. His works include Histoire de la littérature anglaise (1863–64) and Les Origines de la France contemporaine (1875–93)

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South Africa were ruthless and Louw scored the fifth try with Wales flanker Taine Plumtree also shown a yellow card as the hosts were guilty of persistent offending.

FromBBC • Nov. 29, 2025

As Thomas came back on, so exited Wales No.8 Taine Plumtree for an illegal tackle to ensure the pressure remained for the final 10 minutes.

FromBarron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Ellis Mee secured the bonus-point after the break before a shift in momentum allowed Taine Basham and Huw Anderson to cross for the visitors.

FromBBC • Jan. 1, 2025

In the forwards, Exeter lock Christ Tshiunza replaces the injured Adam Beard, while number eight Taine Plumtree is recalled for Aaron Wainwright.

FromBBC • Nov. 20, 2024

Every year some zealous Frenchman exposes the iniquities of the Tudors, hoping to discredit the Church of England; and Taine fancies that to show the horrors of the Revolution is a good argument against democracy.

From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

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