Alamán

[ ah-lah-mahn ]

/ ˌɑ lɑˈmɑn /

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Lu·cas

[loo-kahs], /ˈlu kɑs/, 1792–1853, Mexican historian and politician.

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It is on account of the valedictory words of this History that I have introduced the name of Alaman on this occasion.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867|Various
The leading features in the life of a Turkoman are the Alaman (predatory expedition) or the Tchapao (the surprise).
Travels in Central Asia|Arminius Vmbry
I have also some volumes of Alaman, who brings things down to 1846.
Diplomatic Days|Edith O'Shaughnessy
There was no more obnoxious heretic in Toulouse than Alaman de Roaix.
A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I|Henry Charles Lea

It is the Republic which beats back from the ransomed lands the new attacks of the Frank and the Alaman.
The Chief Periods of European History|Edward A. Freeman