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Venetian 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Venice or its inhabitants 2. a native or inhabitant of Venice 3. a cotton or woollen cloth used for linings How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is easy, then, in fancy, to people these silent canals with plumed gallants and fair ladies--with Shylocks in gaberdine and sandals, venturing loans upon the rich argosies of Venetian commerce--with Othellos and Desdemonas, with Iagos and Roderigos--with noble fleets and victorious legions returning from the wars. But while they executed the four figures of a square dance, the Venetian was scenting my thoughts; he guessed the great interest I felt in him. van der Luyden's portrait by Huntington (in black velvet and Venetian point) faced that of her lovely ancestress. |
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