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Lepontine, a.|lɪˈpɒntaɪn|
[ad. late L. Lepontinus: see *Lepontian n. and a., -ine1.]
a. Pertaining to or designating a mountain range in southern Switzerland and northern Italy, which encompasses the valley of the River Ticino.
b. Denoting an ancient language of this region. Cf. *Lepontic n. and a.
c1802Rees Cycl. s.v. Alps, The eastern part of this ridge was denominated the Lepontine Alps, from the appellation of a people who inhabit the country. 1853Encycl. Brit. II. 623/2 Lepontine Alps, also named Alps of Switzerland..extend from Monte Rosa..separating Lombardy from Switzerland. 1939L. H. Gray Foundations of Lang. 335 In the extreme north of Italy..some seventy-two inscriptions..have been discovered. These are conventionally called Lepontine. 1989Encycl. Brit. X. 385/3 San Bernadino Pass,..mountain pass..in the Lepontine Alps of Graubünden canton, southeastern Switzerland. |