Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A battle-ax used by the Franks, of which the typical form is a head long in proportion to its width, and expanding toward a convex curved edge, the general direction of which forms a considerable angle with the handle.

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Examples

  • For the first time, on any map, there is found upon it the name of Francisca, which is placed above the parallel of 50 Degrees N. latitude and above that of C.

    The Voyage of Verrazzano A Chapter in the Early History of Maritime Discovery in America Henry Cruse Murphy 1846

  • "Francisca," said a low hoarse female voice from the other room; "Francisca, ven aca, mi querida hermana."

    Tom Cringle's Log Michael Scott 1812

  • First there is Horta's pretty and lightly grooving "Francisca," which has a relaxing intimate pose, and has previously been performed by Aaron Goldberg, Fred Hersch and others.

    Audiophile Audition Headlines 2010

  • -- The Cont. are identical with the preceding, save that the lines, "Francisca," a variant of _Parisina_ (lines 15-28), are omitted; the lines _From Job_ are inserted pp. 49, 50; and the stanzas "On the

    The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry George Gordon Byron Byron 1806

  • Speaking of Santería, head across the street and browse the problem-solving potions at Botanica Negra Francisca 1323 S.W. 8th St., 305-860-9328 and leave a few coins as an offering to San Lazaro, the uncanonized Cuban saint who is said to protect the poor and cure diseases.

    Take Monday Off: Cuban Miami Matt Schwartz 2011

  • Interviewer: So if Francisca doesn't get in, is there another chance?

    Taking the Pledge 2010

  • Francisca Vigaud-Walsh, an adviser to Catholic Relief Services on sexual and gender-based violence, expressed similar concerns.

    Actor, Activist Ben Affleck Urges US to Help DRC 2011

  • —Budget cuts have left Francisca Vargas struggling to replace the academic boost her three young children once received from summer school—and the free lunch that came with it.

    Summer Cuts Launch Lunch Scramble Vauhini Vara 2011

  • "We don't know exactly what her garden looked like but we know lots and lots of the plants she had," said Francisca Coelho, who's in charge of the conservatory.

    Emily Dickinson's garden blooms in New York City 2010

  • Here you can find an animation/video collaboration I did with fellow artist, Francisca Caporali.

    Should you need an amble on Manhattan’s Upper West Side… | clusterflock 2009

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