Pisan

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pisane. alt-of, alternative

    "[Those] worth ten pounds a year in land, or more, shall have basnet, sallat (or helm without a crest,) white-hat, gorget or pisan, armour for the legs, sword, spear, and dagger: those of smaller incomes to arm accordingly."

  2. 2
    A native or inhabitant of the city of Pisa or surrounding province, Tuscany, Italy.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from or relating to the city of Pisa or surrounding province, Tuscany, Italy. not-comparable

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"[Those] worth ten pounds a year in land, or more, shall have basnet, sallat (or helm without a crest,) white-hat, gorget or pisan, armour for the legs, sword, spear, and dagger: those of smaller incomes to arm accordingly."

Etymology

From Pisa + -an.

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