See Also: Savoyard(dictionary)

Savoyard (iou)



Savoyard noun & adjective. E17.
[French In senses A.1, B. from French Savoie (see SAVOY), in senses A.2, 3 from London place-names: see -ARD.]
A. noun.
A native or inhabitant of Savoy in France. E17.
Hist. A resident of the precinct of the Savoy Palace in London, which formerly had the right of sanctuary. rare. L17.
A member of the D'Oyly Carte company which originally presented Gilbert and Sullivan operas at the Savoy theatre in London. Also, a devotee of these operas. Cf. SAVOY 3. L19.
b. adjective. Of or belonging to Savoy in France or its inhabitants. M18.