lazzarone

Definition

One of the poorer classes of Neapolitans; a chance-worker or beggar.

Etymology

From Italian lazzarone.

Example Sentences

• "What does he mean by his Rights of Man, and his equality?—What wretched and dangerous doctrine to diſſeminate among the lazzaroni* of England, where they are always ready enough to murmur againſt their betters?"
• "[…] attended by one or two of his band, who intended leaving off business and turning lazzaroni, they all set off for Naples, which they found in an uproar."
• "[…] Brighton, a clean Naples with genteel lazzaroni—[…]"