a shout of “bravo!”
a daring bandit, assassin, or murderer, especially one hired to steal or murder for another.
a word used in communications to represent the letter B.
a cry of "bravo"
a hired killer or assassin
First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; see brave
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Also showing July 19: “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” series finale on BRAVO.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2018
BRAVO, which offers a mixed fare including cultural shows and foreign films, charges subscribers a fee rather than relying on advertising, but has signed up only 66,000 households.
From Time Magazine Archive
The network twice tried to share its risks and losses, first with 20th Century-Fox, then with its smaller rival BRAVO.
From Time Magazine Archive
The others: � BRAVO, which began in December 1980, was the first culture service.
From Time Magazine Archive
As in thy teeth, comrade, and no more on't IV:1:35 1ST BRAVO.
From Count Alarcos; a Tragedy by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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