Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Catén-a, s. f. dim. Catén-élla, Catén-úzza, disp. Catén-áccia,Catén-áccio , aug. Catén-óne,
1. a chain. Anello di —,link, ring of a chain. — di monti, a chain or ridge of mountains; 2. key, iron band with which to strengthen walls; 3. necklace; 4. bonds, chains, slavery. Uscir di —, to get loose. — di scogli sott'acqua, reef, ridge of sunken rocks. — da fuoco, pot-hanger. — d'un porto, boom laid across the mouth of a harbour.
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