Praenestine

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[pree-nes-tin] / priˈnɛs tɪn /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient town of Praeneste in Italy, or to the Latin dialect spoken there.

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Etymology

Origin of Praenestine

1875–80; < Latin Praenestīnus. See Praeneste ( def. ), -ine ¹

Example Sentences

A party of plunderers, led over the Praenestine Mountains, and from thence sent down into the plains, was unobserved by Lucretius, while he lay encamped among the Hernicans.

From Roman History, Books I-III by Livius, Titus

To the Praenestine soldiers the Roman senate voted double pay and exemption from military service for five years.

From The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 by Livius, Titus

The Praenestine calendar, discovered in 1770, arranged by the famous grammarian Verrius Flaccus, contains the months of January, March, April and December, and a portion of February.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

Follow the Praenestine Highroad till it meets the Via Labicana.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas

Dreaming, dreaming, he rode along the Praenestine Way.

From Veranilda by Gissing, George