2. The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.
ITALIANATE
I*tal"ian*ate, v. t. Etym: [Cf. It. italianare.]
Defn: To render Italian, or conformable to Italian customs; to
Italianize. [R.] Ascham.
ITALIANATE
I*tal"ian*ate, a.
Defn: Italianized; Italianated. "Apish, childish, and Italianate."
Marlowe.
ITALIANISM
I*tal"ian*ism, n.
1. A word, phrase, or idiom, peculiar to the Italians; an Italicism.
2. Attachment to, or sympathy for, Italy.
ITALIANIZE
I*tal"ian*ize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Italianized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Italianizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. italianiser, It. italianizzare.]
1. To play the Italian; to speak Italian. Cotgrave.