cinque'centist

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cinquecento (ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈtʃɛntəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the 16th century, esp in reference to Italian art, architecture, or literature
 
[C18: Italian, shortened from milcinquecento 1500]
 
cinque'centist
 
n

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