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Definition of “Franconian”

Franconian (fræŋˈkəʊnɪən Pronunciation for Franconian

Definitions

noun

  1. a group of medieval Germanic dialects spoken by the Franks in an area from N Bavaria and Alsace to the mouth of the Rhine. Low Franconian developed into Dutch, while Upper Franconian contributed to High German, of which it remains a recognizable dialect See also Old Low German, Old High German, Frankish

adjective

  1. of or relating to Franconia, the Franks, or their languages

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