maramaldo
Italian
editEtymology
editBy antonomasia, named after Italian condottiere Fabrizio Maramaldo (1494–1552), for his unchivalrous murder of a wounded opponent in battle.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editmaramaldo m (plural maramaldi)
- bully (a person cruel to others, especially to those who are weaker)
- Synonyms: canaglia, delinquente, farabutto, furfante, gaglioffo, malfattore, manigoldo, mascalzone, ribaldo, scellerato