Este

[es-tey]

noun

a city in NE Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.

Ancient Ateste.

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Contemporary Examples of este

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Kevin Fallon
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Historical Examples of este

The Este had built a number of residences in the city, which they occupied in turn.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius
The Este first appeared there about the end of the twelfth century.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius
In this way the Este established the first tyranny on the ruins of a commune.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius
Very few of the paintings with which the Este adorned the castle are left.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius
All of these men were welcome at the court of the Este because they were accomplished and versatile.
Lucretia Borgia
Ferdinand Gregorovius

British Dictionary definitions for este

Este

noun

a noble family of Italy founded by Alberto Azzo II (996–1097), who was invested with the town of Este in NE Italy as a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. The family governed Ferrara (13th–16th centuries), Modena, and Reggio (13th–18th centuries)

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