Praenestine

[pree-nes-tin]

adjective

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

Origin of Praenestine

1875–80; < Latin Praenestīnus. See praeneste, -ine¹

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Historical Examples of praenestine

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