Praenestine
[ pree-nes-tin ]
/ priˈnɛs tɪn /
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adjective
of or relating to the ancient town of Praeneste in Italy, or to the Latin dialect spoken there.
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Words nearby Praenestine
praecipitatio, praedial, praefect, praemunire, Praeneste, Praenestine, praenomen, praepostor, Praesepe, praesidium, praetexta
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How to use Praenestine in a sentence
To the Praenestine soldiers the Roman senate voted double pay and exemption from military service for five years.
The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six|Titus Livius