Definition of "legantine" [le•gan•tine]

• Obsolete form of legatine. (adjective)

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• "And so he departed as he came, for no man receiued him as legat, neither did he exercise anie legantine authoritie."
• "Clement, whereby his power legantine ceased: wherewith being somewhat abashed, [Sidenote: The lord chancellor and earle John are agréed.] he came to a communication with earle John, and vpon certeine conditions made peace with him."
• "From Rome he returned with legantine powers which he used with great energy during the year 1180."