Patavinity

noun

Pat·​a·​vin·​i·​ty

ˌpatəˈvinətē

plural -es

1

: the dialectal characteristics of Padua as seen in the writings of Livy

2

: the use of dialect

Word History

Etymology

Latin patavinitas, from Patavium (Padua), Italy, birthplace of the Roman historian Livy + Latin -itas -ity

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