2. The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.

I*tal"ian*ate (?), v. t. [Cf. It. italianare.] To render Italian, or

conformable to Italian customs; to Italianize. [R.] Ascham.

I*tal"ian*ate (?), a. Italianized; Italianated. "Apish, childish, and

Italianate." Marlowe.

I*tal"ian*ism (?), n. 1. A word, phrase, or idiom, peculiar to the

Italians; an Italicism.