abæn

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Ligurian

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Etymology

Literally “small abbot” (slate dormers had the same grey color of an abbot's habit).

Pronunciation

Noun

abæn m (invariable)

  1. roofing slate
  2. (by extension) slate slab

Descendants

  • Italian: abbaino, abbadino