Arpitan en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑː.pɪˌtæn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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- /ˈɑɹ.pɪ.tən/ (General-American)
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Etymology
A neologism coined by Joseph Henriet, a word meaning "mountaineer" or "shepherd" deliberately chosen to "sound like Occitan," based on a local derivative of Latin Alpes (“the Alps, mountain highlands”). Aligned with Franco-Provençal arpetan, New Latin arpitanus. Also see Arpitania and Franco-Provençal.
Meanings
- Franco-Provençal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpetan | alternative | lexicographic |