balzello
See also: balzellò
Italian edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From balzare (“to spring”). The meaning of impost alludes to the perceived capriciousness with which the tax was imposed.
Noun edit
balzello m (plural balzelli)
- impost (heavy tax)
Verb edit
balzello
Etymology 2 edit
From balzo + -ello (diminutive suffix).
Noun edit
balzello m (plural balzelli)
- Diminutive of balzo: a small leap, a caper