Castilian

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:22:56

Cas*til"ian (?), n. [Sp. castellano, from Castila, NL. Castilia, Castella. Castile, which received its name from the castles erected on the frontiers as a barrier against the Moors.]

1.

An inhabitant or native of Castile, in Spain.

2.

The Spanish language as spoken in Castile.

 

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