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Milan
45.4669°N 9.1900°E · Q490
3 English words in this atlas trace back to Milan. It sits in Italy.
millinernoun · 16th century
Well attestedThe hatmaker is a Milanese, spelling aside.
English milliner began as a word for a trader in goods from Milan, then narrowed to fine dress accessories and finally to hats alone.
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milanesanoun · 20th century
Well attestedThe South American cutlet is Milanese.
The dish follows cotoletta alla milanese, of Milan, and travelled to the River Plate with Italian migration.
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millinerynoun · 17th century
Well attestedThe trade name, like the milliner, is Milanese.
Millinery follows milliner, which began as a word for a dealer in goods from Milan before narrowing to hats.
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