* Part of Speech: Most dictionaries use italicized letters to indicate parts of speech. In this case, italicized "n" likely stands for noun.
* Other Abbreviations: In some cases, a dictionary might use an italicized "n" for other abbreviations, such as:
* "n." for "number" (e.g., "n. 1, 2, 3...")
* "n." for "note" (e.g., "n. See also...")
To know for sure, you need to look at the specific entry in the dictionary.
For example:
If you see "n." at the beginning of a dictionary entry, it's likely telling you the word is a noun.
If you see "n." in parentheses after a word, it might be indicating a note or a number.
Let me know if you can give me the specific context, and I'll do my best to help you decipher the meaning!