Etymology:
Italian, from Latin sbirrus, birrus, perhaps from birrus, a kind of cape worn by brigands, from which the sense of "policeman, thief" developed.
Meaning:
A policeman or detective.
Origin:
The word "sbirro" was first used in the 16th century to refer to a member of the papal police force in Rome. The term later spread to other parts of Italy and then to other countries.
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Etymology Italian from Latin sbirrus birrus perhaps from birrus a kind of cape worn
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Etymology Italian from Latin sbirrus birrus perhaps from birrus a kind of cape worn
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