CASTILIAN

Castilian

(noun) the Spanish language as spoken in Castile

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cas*til"ian, n. Etym: [Sp. castellano, from Castila, NL. Castilia, Castella. Castile, which received its name from the castles erected on the frontiers as a barrier against the Moors.]

1. An inhabitant or native of Castile, in Spain.

2. The Spanish language as spoken in Castile.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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