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† aventine|ˈævəntaɪn| [ad. L. Aventīnus (sc. mons) one of the seven hills of Rome.] fig. A secure position, a ‘strong tower.’ (Obs.)
a1625Beaum. & Fl. (in Webster) Into the castle's tower, The only Aventine that now is left him. 1626Massinger Rom. Actor i. i, I expect No favour from him. My strong Aventine is That great Domitian. |