mantua

[ man-choo-uh ]

/ ˈmæn tʃu ə /

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noun

a woman's loose gown worn as a robe or overdress in the early 18th century.

a mantle.

Nearby words

mantling, mantoux test, mantova, mantra, mantrap, mantua, manu, manu samoa, manua islands, manual, manual alphabet

Origin of mantua

1670–80; variant of manteau, by association with Mantua

Definition for mantua (2 of 2)

Mantua

[ man-choo-uh ]

/ ˈmæn tʃu ə /

noun

a city in E Lombardy, in N Italy: birthplace of Vergil.

Italian Man·to·va

[mahn-taw-vah] /ˈmɑn tɔ vɑ/.

Related forms

Man·tu·an, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for mantua

He is at Porto-Legnago; he is trying to get back into Mantua, but for him that has now become impossible.
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine|Henry Foljambe Hall
The Governor is of Mantua, and therefore his actual subject; which is perhaps a favourable circumstance.
The True History of The State Prisoner, commonly called The Iron Mask|George Agar Ellis
Hofer finally took to the hills, was betrayed by a friend, and was taken to Mantua.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)|John Holland Rose
His life of tranquil study was varied -503-only by short journeys to Venice, Abano, and Mantua.
Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature|John Addington Symonds

He had further intimated his intention of paying a visit to his sister-in-law at Mantua on the way.
Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Milan, 1475-1497|Julia Mary Cartwright

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (1 of 2)

mantua

/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /

noun

a loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries, worn open in front to show the underskirt

Word Origin for mantua

C17: changed from manteau, through the influence of Mantua

British Dictionary definitions for mantua (2 of 2)

Mantua

/ (ˈmæntjʊə) /

noun

a city in N Italy, in E Lombardy, surrounded by lakes: birthplace of Virgil. Pop: 47 790 (2001)Italian name: Mantova

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