Francian

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English

Etymology 1

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From Francia +‎ -an.

Alternative forms

Adjective

Francian

  1. Of or pertaining to Francia.
  2. Alternative spelling of Frankian (Franconian)

Noun

Francian (plural Francians)

  1. A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Francia.
  2. Alternative spelling of Frankian (Franconian)

Etymology 2

From France +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Francian

  1. Of or pertaining to Anatole France.
    • 1945, Marjorie Rickard McEwen, Anatole France in the United States:
      But it is to be hoped in view of 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 […]
    • 1967, L'Esprit Créateur, volumes 7-8, page 210:
      From then on, Mr. Jefferson traces France's gradual political involvement, and in particular his fortunes with socialism […] Because, just before the War, Francian doctrines were at odds with a rising tide of nationalism, France's literary reputation began to suffer.
    • 1970, Paul Philip Cloutier, A Bergsonian Analysis of the Humor of Anatole France:
      The power of the parodist was native to the Francian genius and was almost always implemented for reasons that […] finds support for its pejorative appraisal in France's lack of originality,  […]
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