Patavine
/ˈpætəvaɪn/noun
Of or relating to Padua, Italy, or its ancient Roman name, Patavium.
Did you know?In classical literary criticism, patavine was associated with the style of Livy, whom critics accused of writing with an excessive local or provincial flavor.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient pre-Roman period
Venetic
Patav-
“The ancient place-name associated with the settlement later known as Padua; its deeper origin is uncertain.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Patavium
“The Roman name for Padua, a city in northern Italy.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
Patavinus
“Of Padua; also connected with the historian Livy, who was born there.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Patavinus
“Pertaining to Padua or its people.”
17th–18th Century
English
patavine
“Of or relating to Padua; occasionally applied to Livy's supposedly provincial style.”
Modern English
English
patavine
“A rare adjective meaning relating to Padua or Patavium.”