Low Latin

noun

any form of nonclassical Latin, as Late Latin, Vulgar Latin, or Medieval Latin. LL, L.L.

Low Latin

any form or dialect of Latin other than the classical, such as Vulgar or Medieval Latin

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First recorded in 1870–75

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The Spanish word merino originally meant an inspector of sheepwalks, and is derived from the Low Latin majorinus, a steward of the household.

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The true derivation is from the Low Latin cratella, a small vessel or chalice.

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It was, as indicated by its name, which is related to the Low Latin ballare and O. French baller, to dance, originally a song accompanied by a dance.

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“Cento” is a Low Latin word meaning patchwork, combination, or compilation.

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Far in the north of Spain, however, among the Christians who had adopted the Low Latin, was the formation of the Spanish language.

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