Francian

alternative Frankian

1. Of or pertaining to Francia.

   […] the Francian state.

   2019, Jozef Borovský, Chrysalis: Metamorphosis of Odium, page 134

plural Francians · alternative Frankian

1. A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Francia.

1. Francian-dialect; of or pertaining to the dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

   Synonyms: Francien

2. Of or pertaining to 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, […]

   1970, Paul Philip Cloutier, A Bergsonian Analysis of the Humor of Anatole France

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   But it is to be hoped in view of [Anatole] 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[…]

   1945, Marjorie Rickard McEwen, Anatole France in the United States

   From then on, Mr. Jefferson traces [Anatole] 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.

   1967, L'Esprit Créateur, volumes 7-8, page 210

1. The dialect of the langue d'oïl which developed in Île-de-France and Orléanais.

   Synonyms: Francien