a. [ F. levantin, or It. levantino. See Levant, n. ] Of or pertaining to the Levant. J. Spencer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. A native or inhabitant of the Levant. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. [ F. levantine, or It. levantina. ] A stout twilled silk fabric, formerly made in the Levant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Fr. observantin. ] (R. C. Ch.) One of a branch of the Order of Franciscans, who profess to adhere more strictly than the Conventuals to the intention of the founder, especially as to poverty; -- called also Observants. [ 1913 Webster ]