Este

[ es-tey ]

/ ˈɛs teɪ /

noun

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

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Ancient Ateste.

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Example sentences from the Web for este

For proof of that, check out the epic faces pulled by bassist and guitarist Este Haim on this brilliant Tumblr.
Thank VH1’s ‘You Oughta Know’ Concert for That Lorde and Haim Collaboration You Never Knew You Wanted|Kevin Fallon|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Just before Este's departure Nelson had reconnoitred Toulon.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. II. (of 2)|A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan
In the 10th century the family of Este (see above) established itself in the castle above the town.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various
Her six uncles, Anne of Este, and many other ladies and gentlemen of distinction, proceeded on with her to Calais.
Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2)|Henry Glassford Bell

The Rocca or castle is a donjon tower occupying the site of the original fortress of Este.
The Browning Cyclopdia|Edward Berdoe
They are distantly related to the house of Este, and connected by marriage to the Guises.
A Prince of Bohemia|Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for este

Este

/ (ˈɛstI) /

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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