Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Brazen

Bold and without shame.

Broadsword

A type of medieval or early modern European sword characterized by a straight, wide cutting blade, typically double-edged.

Brogue

A strong outdoor shoe, typically made of leather and characterized by decorative perforated patterns along the seams.

Centralized state

A sovereign political entity in which power, administration, and policy-making are concentrated in a single central authority rather than distributed among regional or local governments.

Chest-thumping

Characterized by aggressive boasting, fervent nationalism, or blatant displays of power and pride.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.

Coattails

The success or status achieved by association with a more successful or popular person.

Cold-cock

To strike someone suddenly and forcefully, usually rendering them unconscious.

Communion-service

A Christian religious service in which the Eucharist or Holy Communion is celebrated.

Company store

A retail store operated by an enterprise or employer for the benefit of its employees, historically often located in remote company towns where it was the primary or exclusive source of goods.

Cursory

Rapid and superficial; performed with haste and a lack of attention to detail.

Dagwood

A very thick and tall sandwich made with many different layers of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.