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Nov 30, 2009
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Al•sa•tia



Pronunciation: (al-sā'shu), [key]
n.
1. name formerly given to the Whitefriars district in London, England, which was a sanctuary for debtors and lawbreakers.
2. ancient name of Alsace.

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