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;
n. A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps, that is, out of Italy. [ 1913 Webster ]