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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[L.

Atellanus

, fr.

Atella

, an ancient town of the Osci, in Campania.]

Of or pertaining to Atella, in ancient Italy;

as,

Atellan

plays

; farcical; ribald.

–

Noun.

A farcical drama performed at Atella.

Adj.

Relating to the dramas at Atella in Italy.

Noun.

A dramatic representation, satirical or licentious.