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Alsatian [ælˈseɪʃən] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police Also called German shepherd German shepherd dog 2. (Placename) a native or inhabitant of Alsace 3. (Historical Terms) (in the 17th century) a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London adj
(Placename) of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations Alsatian n (= dialect) → Elsässisch nt alsatian n (Brit: also alsatian dog) → (Deutscher) Schäferhund How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The French dragoon was a young Alsatian who spoke French with a German accent. The prisoner did not understand, or seemed not to understand, what Raoul said to him; and Raoul could hardly understand his replies, containing a mixture of Flemish and Alsatian. Schomberg, a brawny, hairy Alsatian, and an awful gossip, assured me that it was all right. |
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