CONDOTTIERE


Meaning of CONDOTTIERE in English

[ ˌkɒndɒ'tjɛ:reɪ , -ri ]

■ noun ( plural condottieri pronunciation same) historical (in Italy) a leader or member of a troop of mercenaries.

Origin

Ital., from condotto 'troop under contract'.

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