maramaldo

Italian

Etymology

By antonomasia, named after Italian condottiere Fabrizio Maramaldo (1494–1552), for his unchivalrous murder of a wounded opponent in battle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.raˈmal.do/
  • Rhymes: -aldo
  • Hyphenation: ma‧ra‧màl‧do

Noun

maramaldo m (plural maramaldi)

  1. bully (a person cruel to others, especially to those who are weaker)
    Synonyms: canaglia, delinquente, farabutto, furfante, gaglioffo, malfattore, manigoldo, mascalzone, ribaldo, scellerato

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