Alsatia
Americannoun
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name formerly given to the Whitefriars district in London, England, which was a sanctuary for debtors and lawbreakers.
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ancient name of Alsace.
noun
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the ancient name for Alsace
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an area around Whitefriars, London, in the 17th century, which was a sanctuary for criminals and debtors
Example Sentences
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"If I was not corrupted long since, growing up in Alsatia among thieves and beggars, then I must be incorruptible."
From Literature
When several weeks went by with no word from Julia, Sander and I persuaded Mr. Armin to accompany us into the grimy depths of Alsatia, where we made a few inquiries.
From Literature
"Known, you mean? I should hope so. It's where I was born and raised. Alsatia, we call it."
From Literature
His compact with France stipulated that he should possess the greater part of Alsatia as his own independent principality, after conquering it, relinquishing to France the northern portion, bordering on Lorraine.
From Project Gutenberg
He marched into Alsatia with a French army, while Duke Eberhard and the Archbishop of Mayence added their forces to those of Giselbert and Henry.
From Project Gutenberg
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