Alsatia
[al-
sey
-sh
uh
]
/ælˈseɪ ʃə/
noun
1.
name formerly given to the Whitefriars district in London, England, which was a sanctuary for debtors and lawbreakers.
2.
ancient name of
Alsace
.
British Dictionary definitions for
Alsatia
Alsatia
/
ælˈseɪʃə
/
noun
1.
the ancient name for
Alsace
2.
an area around Whitefriars, London, in the 17th century, which was a sanctuary for criminals and debtors