Alsatia

American  

[al-sey-shuh] / ælˈseɪ ʃə /

noun

1. name formerly given to the Whitefriars district in London, England, which was a sanctuary for debtors and lawbreakers.

2. ancient name of Alsace.

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Alsatia British  

/ ælˈseɪʃə /

noun

1. the ancient name for Alsace

2. an area around Whitefriars, London, in the 17th century, which was a sanctuary for criminals and debtors

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Example Sentences

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

During this time the French, under the famous Marshals, Turenne and Cond�, had not only maintained themselves in Alsatia, but had crossed the Rhine and ravaged Baden, the Palatinate, W�rtemberg and part of Franconia.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

By its provisions France retained Strasburg and the greater part of Alsatia, but gave up Freiburg and her other conquests east of the Rhine, in Baden.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard