Poitevin
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See also: poitevin
English
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French poitevin, ultimately from Late Latin pictāvīnus, from Pictāvus (“Poitou”), of Gaulish origin. See Poitiers and Poitou.
Pronunciation
Adjective
Poitevin (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the region of Poitou in France.
- Of or pertaining to the city of Poitiers in France.
Translations
pertaining to Poitou
pertaining to Poitiers
Noun
Poitevin (plural Poitevins)
Translations
native or resident of Poitou
native or resident of Poitiers
Proper noun
Poitevin
- The dialect of Poitevin-Saintongeais spoken in Poitou.
Translations
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