Marciano

[ mahr-see-ah-noh, -an-oh ]

noun

1. Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 1924–69, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1952–56.

Marciano

/ ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ; -ˈɑːnəʊ /

noun

1. MarcianoRocky19231969MUSSPORT AND GAMES: boxer Rocky. original name Rocco Francis Marchegiano 1923–69, US heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952–56

Example Sentences

However, the victory was not unattended by misfortune, for Count Antonio da Marciano was killed by a cannon shot.

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