braccio

[ brah-choh, -chee-oh ]

/ ˈbrɑ tʃoʊ, -tʃiˌoʊ /

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noun, plural brac·cia

[brah-chuh, -chee-uh]. /ˈbrɑ tʃə, -tʃi ə/.

an old Italian unit of length, usually about 26 or 27 inches (66 or 68 centimeters), but varying between 18 and 28 inches (46 and 71 centimeters).

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Origin of braccio

First recorded in 1750–60; from Italian: literally, “an arm,” from Latin bracchium; see brace

Braccio boasts se numquam deorum immortalium templa violsse.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
Thus, in the life of Braccio da Montone, he renders his meaning almost unintelligible by excess of classical purity.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
When the Perugians heard of the defeat they immediately sent ambassadors to offer the government of their city to Braccio.
The Story of Perugia|Margaret Symonds
Evviva Braccio, Signore di Perugia, they shouted as he entered, and thus the die was cast.
The Story of Perugia|Margaret Symonds

Braccio made a fruitless effort to penetrate into the heart of the city, and was driven back ignominiously.
The Story of Perugia|Margaret Symonds