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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—F

Francesca

A Venetian maiden, daughter of Minotti, governor of Corinth. She loved Alp, and tried to restore him to his country and faith; but, as he refused to recant, gave him up, and died broken-hearted. (Byron: Siege of Corinth.)

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

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