ladrone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ladrone
1550–60; < Spanish ladrón < Latin latrōn- (stem of latrō ) mercenary, bandit
Example Sentences
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"This war of Guelfi and Ghibellini leaves us prey to every French and German ladrone who wants to come down and loot our country," said Marco.
From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert
The Italians say: 'La cucina piccola fa la casa grande, la tavola e un ladrone segreto!'
From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór
Rumours of ladrone raids reaching Bacolod had caused the sending of a detachment; it was to garrison Barang indefinitely.
From Caybigan by Hopper, James
I am convinced that ladrone leaders do not produce conditions, but that the conditions and attitude of the public produce ladrones.
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.
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