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kwɪˈtʃɛn noun ( often initial capital letter )
the 16th century, with reference to Italy, especially to the Italian art or literature of that period.
Origin:
1750–60; < Italian, short for mil cinque cento 1500, used for period a.d. 1500–99
1750–60; < Italian, short for mil cinque cento 1500, used for period a.d. 1500–99
Related forms
cin·que·cen·tism, noun
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| —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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