n. [ Cf. F. itacisme. See Etacism, and cf. Iotacism. ] (Greek Gram.) Pronunciation of η (eta) as the modern Greeks pronounce it, that is, like e in the English word be. This was the pronunciation advocated by Reuchlin and his followers, in opposition to the etacism of Erasmus. See Etacism. [ 1913 Webster ]
In all such questions between ε and αι the confusing element of itacism comes in. Alford. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. itaciste. ] One who is in favor of itacism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From
a. [ From aconitic, by transposition of the letters. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid,
n. (Chem.) The unsaturated dicarboxylic acid
n. [ Fem. of L. Italus Italian. ] An early Latin version of the Scriptures (the Old Testament was translated from the Septuagint, and was also called the
a. [ Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. Italic. ] Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language. [ 1913 Webster ]
Italian cloth
Italian iron,
Italian juice,
n.
v. t. [ Cf. It. italianare. ] To render Italian, or conformable to Italian customs; to Italianize. [ R. ] Ascham. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Italianized; Italianated. “Apish, childish, and Italianate.” Marlowe. [ 1913 Webster ]