Praenestine

[ pree-nes-tin ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient town of Praeneste in Italy, or to the Latin dialect spoken there.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Praenestine¹

1875–80; < Latin Praenestīnus. See Praeneste ( def ), -ine ¹

Example Sentences

To the Praenestine soldiers the Roman senate voted double pay and exemption from military service for five years.

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