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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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 "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
"If I was not corrupted long since, growing up in Alsatia among thieves and beggars, then I must be incorruptible."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
"Known, you mean? I should hope so. It's where I was born and raised. Alsatia, we call it."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
The character of Lolpoop, the servant of Belfond Senior, in Shadwell’s Squire of Alsatia, has been evidently formed on that of the Truculentus, in this comedy.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John
The attempt of Austria and Prussia to acquire Lorraine and Alsatia was defeated by the cunning of Talleyrand and the opposition of Alexander I. of Russia.
From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard
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