legantine

adjective

leg·​an·​tine

ˈlegəntə̇n,

-n‧ˌtīn

: legatine

exercise his legantine functions

—William Robertson †1686

Word History

Etymology

probably from Latin legant-, legans (present participle of legare to send with a commission or charge, send as a deputy) + English -ine

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