Milanese noun & adjective. [mɪlǝ'ni:z] L15.
[formed as MILAN + -ESE.]
A. noun. Pl. same.
1. A native or inhabitant of the Italian city of Milan. L15.

2. The dialect of Italian spoken in Milan. M17.

3. The territory of the old duchy of Milan. obsolete exc. Hist. E18.

4. = Milanese silk below. E20.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Milan, its inhabitants, or its dialect. E17.
Milanese silk a fine warp-knit fabric with interlocking stitches, made from silk or (now) rayon etc.

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