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cicisbeo


ci·cis·beo

noun \ˌchē-chəz-ˈbā-(ˌ)ō\
plural ci·cis·bei\-ˈbā-ˌē\

Definition of CICISBEO

: lover, gallant
— ci·cis·be·ism \-ˈbā-ˌi-zəm\ noun

Origin of CICISBEO

Italian
First Known Use: 1718

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