Obertengo
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See also: obertengo
Italian
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Oberto + -engo, indicating lineage, specifically from Oberto I, first holder of the March of Genoa.
Proper noun
[edit]Obertengo m
- a surname
Noun
[edit]Obertengo m (plural Obertenghi)
- any member of the Obertenghi dynasty
Usage notes
[edit]- Predominantly used in the plural, in a collective sense meaning the dynasty.
- The dynasty comprises Oberto I and descendants, although it is described as having been founded by his father, Adalberto the Margrave.
Derived terms
[edit]- Marca Obertenga (capitalisation varies)