cicisbeo

Meanings

• noun

  A man who accompanies his lover in public, especially in the company of her husband, in Renaissance Italy.

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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, from ciciare 'to accompany' + seco 'separately' or 'alone'.

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Trivia

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1. The practice of cicisbeo was not limited to Italy but was also common in other European countries, such as Spain and Portugal.

2. The term 'cicisbeo' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a man who is overly protective or possessive of his female partner.

3. In some cases, cicisbei were not just companions but were also lovers or even husbands in disguise, living secret double lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gigolo: A modern-day equivalent of a cicisbeo, a man who provides companionship and sometimes sexual services to older, wealthy women.

2. Mistress: A woman who has a romantic relationship with a man who is not her husband.

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Culture

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The practice of cicisbeo was common among the aristocracy of Renaissance Italy, particularly in Venice and Florence. It was a way for men to assert their dominance over their wives and to protect their family honor. Cicisbei were often portrayed in literature, art, and music of the time, such as in Boccaccio's Decameron and in the operas of Monteverdi.

How to Memorize "cicisbeo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man in Renaissance Italy, dressed in fine clothing, accompanying his lover to social events while her husband is present.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cicisbeo' with the concept of a 'third wheel' or a 'wingman' in a romantic context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cicisbeo' as 'companion' + 'alone' = 'a man who accompanies alone'.

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