italianate Meaning, Definition & Usage

I*tal"ian*ate transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. It. italianare.
Definitions
  1. To render Italian, or conformable to Italian customs; to Italianize. R. Ascham.
I*tal"ian*ate adjective
Definitions
  1. Italianized; Italianated. "Apish, childish, and Italianate." Marlowe.

Webster 1913