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francigena
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A quick definition of francigena:
Francigena: A word that means "French-born" or "foreigner" in old Latin. It was used to describe people from France or any other country who were not native to England.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A term derived from Law Latin, where "francus" means "French" and "genitus" means "born". It has two historical meanings:
- A person born in France.
- Any alien in England; a foreigner.
Examples:
- Marie was a francigena, born and raised in Paris.
- During the Middle Ages, many francigena traveled to England for trade and pilgrimage.
The first example illustrates the first meaning of francigena, where Marie is a person born in France. The second example illustrates the second meaning, where francigena refers to any foreigner in England.