Florio

[ flawr-ee-oh, flohr- ]

/ ˈflɔr iˌoʊ, ˈfloʊr- /

noun

John,1553?–1625, English lexicographer and translator.

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Examples from the Web for florio

But when they are at the stake, Venus makes their bodies invulnerable, and inspires Florio's companions to heroic deeds.
Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study|Edward Hutton
Even after this date Southampton continued to befriend Florio for many years.
Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592|Arthur Acheson
The term "all my fortunes" certainly implies a connection between them antedating Florio's sixty-fourth year.
Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592|Arthur Acheson
The exit of Florio, who obviously withdraws, is also not marked.
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15)|Various

Florio habitually signed himself "Resolute John Florio" to acquaintances, obligations, dedications, etc.
Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592|Arthur Acheson

British Dictionary definitions for florio

Florio

/ (ˈflɔːrɪˌəʊ) /

noun

John . ?1553–?1625, English lexicographer, noted for his translation of Montaigne's Essays (1603)

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