CICISBEO


Meaning of CICISBEO in English

[ ˌtʃɪtʃɪz'beɪəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural cicisbei ˌtʃɪtʃɪz'beɪi: or ~s ) a married woman's male companion or lover.

Origin

C18: Ital., of unknown origin.

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