1) Feminine given name 2) Medieval blade weapon 3) Nun in measure for measure 4) Portuguese girl name
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The francisca (or francesca) is a throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a characteristic national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from about 500 to 750 and is known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768–814). Although generally associated with the Franks, it was also u...
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(from the article `tactics`) ...for physical prowess and courage than for tactical organization. Weapons were mostly hand-held and included the sword, spear, and javelin. To ...
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Francisca is a nun in Measure for Measure.
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The francisca was an ancient Frankish battle-axe, often two edged, carried by infantry soldiers.
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Francisca is a Portuguese name for girls. The meaning is `from France, spear, freedom` The name Francisca is most commonly given to Dutch girls. (4 times more often than to American girls.) What do they use in other countries? Frank (English) Francis (English) Frankie (English) Franky Frances (English) Franki Fran (English) France Fransje The name ...
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