Synonyms:
Genoese, Genovese
Meaning: of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants; "the Genoese sailor we call Columbus"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
Genoese
Meaning: a native or resident of Genoa
Usage examples
He now sent back to Charles of Blois the greater part of the French troops who accompanied him, and embarked with the Genoese and Spanish, 8000 in number, and sailed to Quimperle, a rich and populous town in Lower Brittany.
All the prisoners, captains, men-at-arms, and common soldiers were accordingly given up, put to sea, and sailed for Genoa, where they were well received and kindly treated by the Genoese, which did them great good, for they were much in need of it.
The English fought desperately, but the odds of seven to one were too great, and they would have been overpowered had not the other two divisions arrived on the spot and fallen upon the enemy's flanks. After a severe and prolonged struggle the Genoese and Spaniards were completely routed.