cicisbei

Meanings

• noun

  A man who accompanies an married woman in public, especially in the 16th and 17th centuries in Italy.

  - "The cicisbei escorted his lover to the ball."
  - "The cicisbei's role in Italian society was to protect the honor of his lover's husband."

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Variants

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cicisbei , cicisbeism , cicisbeisms , cicisbeo

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Etymology

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From Italian 'cicisbeo', derived from 'cicis' meaning 'to follow' and 'beo' meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cicisbei' is derived from the Latin word 'secundus', meaning 'second'.

2. The practice of cicisbei was not limited to Italy, but was also found in other European countries, such as Spain and France.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mistress: A woman who has a romantic relationship with a man, often outside of marriage.

2. Keeping: The act of maintaining a mistress, often a long-term commitment.

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Culture

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The practice of cicisbei was common in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods. It was considered a sign of wealth and status for a man to have a cicisbea, or a mistress with a male companion. This arrangement allowed the husband to be away from home for extended periods without raising suspicion.

How to Memorize "cicisbei"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man from the Italian Renaissance era, dressed in fine clothing, accompanying a beautiful woman in public.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the term 'cicisbei' as meaning 'faithful follower'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Cicis' means 'to follow' and 'beo' means 'master'.

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