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Franza

See also: franza

Maltese Edit

Etymology Edit

Borrowed from Sicilian Franza.

Pronunciation Edit

Proper noun Edit

Franza f

  1. France (a country in Europe)

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Neapolitan Edit

Proper noun Edit

Franza f

  1. France

Sicilian Edit

Alternative forms Edit

Etymology Edit

From Medieval Latin or Late Latin Francia. Compare Italian Francia.

Pronunciation Edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɾan.t͡sa/ (Standard)

Proper noun Edit

Franza f

  1. France (a country in Europe)
    Synonym: Alimagna
    • c. 1786, Giovanni Meli, chapter I, in Don Chisciotti e Sanciu Panza, stanza 7:
      Ah! indignu, dissi, di purtari lanza, ¶ Ad un miu paru tantu arditu, e forti, ¶ Chi nun cc’è paru paladinu in Franza!
      Ah! unworthy, he said, to bring a spear to an equal of mine so brave and strong that there's no equal paladin in France!
  2. a surname, Franza

Usage notes Edit

  • In current usage Francia is widespread because of its euphony.

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Descendants Edit

  • → English: Franza
  • → Italian: Franza
  • → Maltese: Franza
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