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Webster 1913 Edition


Italian

I-tal′ian

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
italien
, It.
italiano
. Cf.
Italic
.]
Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language.
Italian cloth
a light material of cotton and worsted; – called also
farmer’s satin
.
–
Italian iron
,
a heater for fluting frills.
–
Italian juice
,
Calabrian liquorice.

I-tal′ian

,
Noun.
1.
A native or inhabitant of Italy.
2.
The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.

Webster 1828 Edition


Italian

ITAL'IAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Italy.

ITAL'IAN

,
Noun.
A native of Italy.
1.
The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.