mariuolo

Italian

Etymology

Ultimate origin unknown. The Italian word was borrowed from Neapolitan mariuolo and gradually spread throughout Italy, with the Neapolitan word possibly originating from the French mariole. Compare the standard Italian mariolo.

Noun

mariuolo m (plural mariuoli, feminine mariuola)

  1. rascal, rogue, scoundrel

Anagrams

Neapolitan

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly originating from the French mariole or French mariolet. Compare the Italian mariolo.

Noun

mariuolo m (plural [please provide], feminine singular mariuola, feminine plural mariuole)

  1. thief, crook
  2. rascal, rogue, scoundrel
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