braccio

[ brah-choh, -chee-oh ]

noun

, plural brac·cia [brah, -ch, uh, -chee-, uh].

1. an old Italian unit of length, usually about 26 or 27 inches (66 or 68 centimeters), but varying between 18 and 28 inches (46 and 71 centimeters).

Word History and Origins

Origin of braccio¹

First recorded in 1750–60; from Italian: literally, “an arm,” from Latin bracchium; brace

Example Sentences

Braccio boasts se numquam deorum immortalium templa violsse.

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Thus, in the life of Braccio da Montone, he renders his meaning almost unintelligible by excess of classical purity.

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When the Perugians heard of the defeat they immediately sent ambassadors to offer the government of their city to Braccio.

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Evviva Braccio, Signore di Perugia, they shouted as he entered, and thus the die was cast.

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Braccio made a fruitless effort to penetrate into the heart of the city, and was driven back ignominiously.

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