Poitevin

//ˈpwɑːtəvæ̃// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of the region of Poitou in France.
  2. 2
    A native or inhabitant of the city of Poitiers in France.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from or relating to the region of Poitou in France. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of, from or relating to the city of Poitiers in France. not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The dialect of Poitevin-Saintongeais spoken in Poitou.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French poitevin, ultimately from Late Latin pictāvīnus, from Pictāvus (“Poitou”), of Gaulish origin. See Poitiers and Poitou.

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