Meaning of Venetian | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A native or inhabitant of the city of Venice or surrounding province, Veneto region, northeastern Italy.
2. The Romance language spoken mostly in the Veneto region of Italy.
3. Ellipsis of Venetian blind or alternative letter-case form of Venetian.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, plural-normally
4. A native or inhabitant of the surrounding region of Veneto.
5. The form of this language spoken in Venice.
6. A Venetian blind.
   colloquial
7. Galligaskins.
   in-plural, obsolete
8. Synonym of sequin (“type of gold coin”).
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Ladies are usually conveyed about Calcutta, or any where for short distances, in a kind of palanquin, called a boҫhah... Its deep shape, and its seat, much resemble the [English sedan chair]; but having two doors, one on each side, with one window in front, as well as a small one behind, all furnished with Venetians and glasses, give it, in those respects, some claim to alliance with the [chariot].”

“We never saw her ladyship, but the attendants told us, that the Venetians of her apartments were not impenetrably opaque from within, and that the old lady had seen us, and was concerned for our welfare.”

“Stewart has lately made two for the King of Tanjore's sons, which, it is said, will cost near 10,000 Rs. each. They are Mahanas... with venetians, etc., etc. Bedding and Pillows of velvet as the Lining.”

CEFR level