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Al⋅sa⋅tian

[al-sey-shuhn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to Alsace or its inhabitants.
2. of or pertaining to Alsatia.
–noun
3. a native or inhabitant of Alsace.
4. a resident or native of Alsatia.
5. Also called Alsatian dog. Chiefly British. German shepherd.

Origin:
1685–95; < ML Alsati(a) Alsace + -an
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Al·sa·tian   (āl-sā'shən)   
adj.  Of or relating to Alsace or to its inhabitants or culture.
n.  
  1. A native or inhabitant of Alsace.

  2. Chiefly British A German shepherd.

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