Franconia

[ frang-koh-nee-uh, -kohn-yuh, fran- ]

noun

1. a medieval duchy in Germany, largely in the valley of the Main River.

Franconia

/ fræŋˈkəʊnɪə /

noun

1. a medieval duchy of Germany, inhabited by the Franks from the 7th century, now chiefly in Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg

Example Sentences

Suddenly the clouds broke, and the storm rolled away from Franconia, to burst upon the plains of Saxony.

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Thus his march to Franconia was delayed, and Gustavus Adolphus gained time to overrun the whole bishopric.

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Tilly, however, was not the sole enemy whom Gustavus Adolphus met in Franconia, and drove before him.

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The king had scarcely spent more time in conquering Franconia, than he would have required to cross it.

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Rapidly assembling his troops in Franconia, he followed the route of Wallenstein through Thuringia.

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