Pavian

//pəˈvi.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pavane. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Pavia. not-comparable

    "According to one early eleventh-century document, the English had taken offence at the opening of their bags and baggage by the Pavian custom officials, and had grown violet."

Synonyms

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paduanpavan

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"According to one early eleventh-century document, the English had taken offence at the opening of their bags and baggage by the Pavian custom officials, and had grown violet."

Etymology

From Pavia + -an.

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