E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Frances’ca.
A Venetian maiden, daughter of Minotti, governor of Corinth. She loved Alp, and tried to restore him to his country and faith; but, as he refused to recant, gave him up, and died broken-hearted. (Byron: Siege of Corinth.)
