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Webster 1913 Edition


Transalpine

Trans-al′pine

,
Adj.
[L.
transalpinus
;
trans
across, beyond +
Alpinus
Alpine, from
Alpes
the Alps: cf. F.
transalpin
.]
Being on the farther side of the Alps in regard to Rome, that is, on the north or west side of the Alps; of or pertaining to the region or the people beyond the Alps;
as,
transalpine
Gaul
; – opposed to
cisalpine
.
“ Transalpine garbs.”
Beau. & Fl.

Trans-al′pine

,
Noun.
A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps, that is, out of Italy.

Webster 1828 Edition


Transalpine

TRANSAL'PINE

,
Adj.
[L. trans, beyond, and Alpine, of the Alps.]
Lying or being beyond the Alps in regard to Rome, that is, on the north or west of the Alps; as Transalpine Gaul; opposed to Cisalpine.