Trans*al"pine (?), a. [L. transalpinus; trans across, beyond + Alpinus Alpine, from Alpes the Alps: cf. F. transalpin.]
Being on the farther side of the Alps in regard to Rome, that is, on the north or west side of the Alps; of or pertaining to the region or the people beyond the Alps; as, transalpine Gaul; -- opposed to cisalpine.
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Transalpine garbs."
Beau. & Fl.
© Webster 1913.
Trans*al"pine, n.
A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps, that is, out of Italy.
© Webster 1913.