See Also: Lusitanian(dictionary)

consignation (iou) and Lusitanian (iou)


consignation (iou)



consignation noun. Now rare. M16.
[Latin consignatio(n-) (in medieval Latin senses), from consignat- pa. ppl stem of consignare: see CONSIGN, -ATION.]
The action of marking with the sign of the cross. M16-M19.
The action of paying over or depositing money; a sum deposited. M16.
Sealing; confirmation; attestation. E17-M19.
(Formal) delivery; consigning to a state or condition. Only in 17.
= CONSIGNMENT 3. E18.

Lusitanian (iou)



Lusitanian adjective & noun. L16.
[from Latin Lusitania (see below) + -AN.]
A. adjective.
Of or pertaining to Lusitania, an ancient province of Hispania, mainly corresponding to modern Portugal; (chiefly poet.) of or pertaining to Portugal. L16.
Botany & Zoology. Of, pertaining to, or designating a part of the flora and fauna of the British Isles found particularly also in SW Europe, esp. Portugal. E20.
b. noun. A native or inhabitant of Lusitania or (chiefly poet.) Portugal. E17.