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Patavinian|pætəˈvɪnɪən|
[f. L. Patavīn-us (see Patavinity) + -ian.]
A native or inhabitant of Padua (formerly Patavinium); spec. Livy. Also † ˈPatavin(e obs.
1611Coryat Crudities 129 The Romanes..priviledged them..that the Patauines should give their suffrages in the election of the Romane Magistrates. Ibid. 131 Three [statues] are of that famous Historian Titus Livius, who was borne and brought vp in Padua: the other three of other worthy Patauins. 1771C. Burney Present State of Mus. France & Italy 124 He died universally regretted by the Patavinians. 1924Glasgow Herald 6 Sept. 4/2 Livy..does not make the actual route clear, for among the Patavinians excellent geographical accuracy is not included. 1932E. Weekley Words & Names 149 Virgil the Mantuan, Livy the Patavinian. |