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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—A

Alman

a German. The French Allemand, a German, which, of course, is the classic Alamani or Alamanni. Similarly, Almany = Germany, French, Allemagne.

“Chonodomarius and Vestralpus, Aleman kings, ... sat them downe neere unto Argentoratum.” Holland: Ammianus Marcellius.

“Now Fulko comes ... And dwelt in Amany.” —Harrington: Orlando Furioso , iii. 30.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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