ambasciata

Italian (Fiorentino)

/ambaʃˈʃata/

noun
Definitions
  • embassy
  • errand

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Occitan ambaissada (embassy) derived from Gaulish ambaxtos (vassal, dependant, one who is sent around, high-ranking servant).

Origin

Gaulish

ambaxtos

Gloss

vassal, dependant, one who is sent around, high-ranking servant

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