Alaman
Lucas
[loo-kahs] /ˈlu kɑs/ (Show IPA), 1792–1853, Mexican historian and politician.
Historical Examples
It is on account of the valedictory words of this History that I have introduced the name of alaman on this occasion.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867 Various
I have also some volumes of alaman, who brings things down to 1846.
Diplomatic Days Edith O’Shaughnessy
It is the Republic which beats back from the ransomed lands the new attacks of the Frank and the alaman.
The Chief Periods of European History Edward A. Freeman
There was no more obnoxious heretic in Toulouse than alaman de Roaix.
A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I Henry Charles Lea
The leading features in the life of a Turkoman are the alaman (predatory expedition) or the Tchapao (the surprise).
Travels in Central Asia Arminius Vmbry
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