Associations to the word «Padrone»
Noun
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Wiktionary
PADRONE, noun. A patron; a protector.
PADRONE, noun. The master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean.
PADRONE, noun. A man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian labourers, street musicians, etc.
Dictionary definition
PADRONE, noun. An owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy.
PADRONE, noun. An employer who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S..
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