English Explanatory Dictionary

sbirro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A policeman in Italy, Corsica, etc.
  2. A ruffian or henchman.

Pronunciation

/ˈspiɹoʊ/

Word forms

sbirro sbirros sbirri

Etymology

From Italian sbirro; compare French sbire.

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