poitevin
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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French poitevin, from Old French poitevin, from Late Latin pictāvīnus, from Pictāvus (“Poitou”), of Gaulish origin. Equivalent to Poitou + -in.
Pronunciation
Adjective
poitevin (feminine poitevine, masculine plural poitevins, feminine plural poitevines)
- (relational) of Poitou or Poitiers; Poitevin
Noun
poitevin m (uncountable)
- Poitevin (dialect of Poitou)
Further reading
- “poitevin”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.