Corno
Britishnoun
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Corno was the one sitting next to me a few days earlier, thinking Zatopek would most likely not attempt the marathon.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2012
A large section of detached fresco from a facade of Bassano’s Palazzo dal Corno of 1539 is in a very reduced state.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2010
As Corno di Bassetto he succeeded partly by being flip, partly by avoiding, to the scandalized amusement of his colleagues, the technical aspect of music.
From Time Magazine Archive
Soon after his return, he wrote for London's The Star under his famous pseudonym Corno di Bassetto, and later for The World simply as "G.B.S."
From Time Magazine Archive
I have found the following story in reference to the origin of its name, which, if not authentic, is at least amusing and original: La Via del Corno.
From Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series by Leland, Charles Godfrey
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