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cicisbeo — meaning in English

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English meaning

squire noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

Senses

cicisbeo is used for these senses in English:

cicisbeo (now, chiefly, historical) A man who escorts a married woman to social functions, especially in 18th-century Italy; a married woman's lover.
squire A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.

squire — full definition

noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
noun Historically in England, a country gentleman or landowner, especially one owning the main estate in a village.
verb To escort or accompany someone, especially as a gentlemanly attendant.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

cavalier servente scudiero campagna castellano di gentiluomo nobiluomo maggiordomo valletto