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Alsatia

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Alsatia [ælˈseɪʃə]
n
1. (Placename) the ancient name for Alsace
2. (Placename) an area around Whitefriars, London, in the 17th century, which was a sanctuary for criminals and debtors
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Noun1.AlsatiaAlsatia - a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
Alsace, Elsass
France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe


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But Maggie always appeared in the most amiable light at her aunt Moss's; it was her Alsatia, where she was out of the reach of law,--if she upset anything, dirtied her shoes, or tore her frock, these things were matters of course at her aunt Moss's.
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
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