Early 16th century; earliest use found in State Papers Henry VIII. From classical Latin lēgant-, lēgāns, present participle of lēgāre to send as an envoy + -ine.
Definition of legantine in US English:
legantine
adjectiveˈlɛɡəntɪn
Legatine.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in State Papers Henry VIII. From classical Latin lēgant-, lēgāns, present participle of lēgāre to send as an envoy + -ine.