lazzarone

/laʦˈsɑːroni/ (lah-tzah-ROH-nee)

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a child, who is forced to beg or work in the streets of Italy, especially during the 19th century.

“The lazzarone was a common sight on the streets of Naples during the 1800s.”

Synonyms

  • beggar
  • street urchin

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • nobleman