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Medora, Neuha, Leila, Francesca, and Theresa, it has been alleged, are but children of one family, with differences resulting from climate and circumstances.—Finden: Byron Beauties.

(“Medora,” in The Corsair; “Neuha,” in The Island; “Leila,” in The Giaour; and “Theresa,” in Mazeppa.)

Franceschini Case, a celebrated cause célèbre of Italian history (1698). (See Ring and the Book.)

Francesco, the “Iago” of Massinger’s Duke of Milan; the duke Sforza “the More” being “Othello;” and the cause of hatred being that Sforza had seduced “Eugenia,” Francesco’s sister. As Iago was Othello’s favourite and ancient, so Francesco was Sforza’s favourite and chief minister. During Sforza’s absence with the camp, Franceso tried to corrupt the duke’s beautiful young bride Marcelia, and, being repulsed, accused her to the duke of wishing to play the wanton with him. The duke believed his favourite minister, and in his mad jealousy ran upon Marcelia and slew her. He was then poisoned by Eugenia, whom he had seduced.—Massinger: The Duke of Milan (1622). (See Francisco.)

Franchi (Antonio), the pseudonym of Francesco Bonavino, the Italian philosopher (1634–1709). In biographical dictionaries he is best known as Antony Franchi.

Francis, the faithful, devoted servant of “the stranger.” Quite impenetrable to all idle curiosity.—B. Thompson: The Stranger (1797).

Francis (Father), a Dominican monk, confessor of Simon Glover.—Sir W. Scott: Fair Maid of Perth (time, Henry IV.).

Francis (Father), a monk of the convent at Namur.—Sir W. Scott: Quentin Durward (time, Edward IV.).

Franciscans, a religious order; so called from St. Francis of Assisi, the founder, in 1208. The Franciscans were called “Minorites” (or Inferiors), from their professed humility; “Gray Friars,” from the colour of their coarse clothing; “Mendicants,” because they obtained their daily food by begging; “Observants,” because they observed the rule of poverty. Those who lived in convents were called “Conventual Friars.”

Franciscan Sisters were called “Clares,” “Poor Clares,” “Minoresses,” “Mendicants,” and “Urbanites” .

Francisco, the son of Valentine. Bo th father and son were in love with Cellide ; but the lady naturally prefers the son.—Fletcher: Mons. Thomas (1619).

Francisco, a musician, Antonio’s boy in The Chances, a comedy by Fletcher (1620).

Francisco, younger brother of Valentine (the gentleman who will not be persuaded to keep his estate). (See Francesco.)—Fletcher: Wit without Money (1639).

Franconi (King), Joachim Mura; so called because his dress was so exceedingly showy that he reminded one of the fine dresses of Franconi the mountebank (1767–1815).

Franguestan, famous for enamel.

Of complexion more fair than the enamel of Franguestan.—Beckford: Vathek (1784).

Frank, sister to Frederick; passionately in love with captain Jacomo the woman-hater.—Beaumont and Fletcher: The Captain (1613).

Beaumont died 1616.

Frank Mildmay, or The Naval Officer, a novel by captain Marryat (1829).

It is said that Frank Mildmay is the author himself.