Alphonsine

adjective

Al·​phon·​sine

(ˈ)al¦fän(t)sə̇n,

-änzə̇n

: relating to the set of astronomical tables prepared in 1252 by order of Alfonso X, king of León and Castile

Word History

Etymology

Spanish alfonsino, from Alfonso X †1284 king of Castile and León + Spanish -ino -ine

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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