duecento

[ doo-uh-chen-toh, dyoo-; Italian doo-e-chen-taw ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. the 13th century, with reference to Italy, especially to its art or literature.

Other Words From

• due·centist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of duecento¹

< Italian, short for mil duecento 1200, used to refer to the period 1200–99

Example Sentences

Furono trovati nella presente chiesa del protomartire San Stefano, duecento e pi� corpi de’ Santi Martiri, dal Ven.

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