"Francitan" meaning in English

See Francitan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of France + Occitan or borrowed from French francitan. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|France|Occitan}} Blend of France + Occitan, {{bor+|en|fr|francitan|nocap=1}} borrowed from French francitan Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Francitan
  1. The French language mixed with Occitan. Translations (Translations): francitan [masculine] (French)
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