Alsatian

  1. Adjective.  Of or relating to Alsace.
  2. Noun.  A person from Alsace.
  3. Noun.  (British, dated US) English name for a breed of dog called German shepherd until the first World War, changed at that time due to anti-German sentiment.
  4. Proper noun.  The language or dialect of Alsace.
  5. Noun.  (dated) English name for a breed of dog called German shepherd until the first World War, changed at that time due to anti-German sentiment. Still commonly used in Britain.

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