Levantine

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:51:52

Le*vant"ine (?), a. [F. levantin, or It. levantino. See Levant, n.]

Of or pertaining to the Levant.

J. Spencer.

 

© Webster 1913.

Le*vant"ine, n.

1.

A native or inhabitant of the Levant.

2. [F. levantine, or It. levantina.]

A stout twilled silk fabric, formerly made in the Levant.

 

© Webster 1913.

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