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Francian

//ˈfɹɑːn.sɪ.ən// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Francia.

    "[…] the Francian state."

  2. 2
    Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.
  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to Anatole France.

    "But it is to be hoped in view of [Anatole] France's qualities and influence, that something like an impartial evaluation of the man may ultimately be achieved. […] Mr. Dargan has "checked and verified with admirable patience every item of Francian lore," Mr. Michaud said[…]"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.
Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Francia.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Francia + -an.

Etymology 2

From Francia + -an.

Etymology 3

From France + -ian.

Etymology 4

From France + -ian.

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