maffia

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɑ.fi.aː/

noun
Definitions
  • mafia

Etymology

Derived from Italian mafia (spirit of hostility to the law) derived from Sicilian mafia (boldness, bravado).

Origin

Sicilian

mafia

Gloss

boldness, bravado

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