Rizzio

[rit-see-oh, reet-; Italian reet-tsyaw]

noun

Da·vid [dah-veed] /ˈdɑ vid/, 1533?–66, Italian musician: private foreign secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots 1564–66.

Also Riccio.

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Historical Examples of rizzio

The daring advice of Rizzio fell in with her natural temper.
History of the English People
John Richard Green
His friendship for Rizzio was another ground of dislike to him.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
Rizzio consulted Melville, asking his judgment as to what he had better do.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
The enemies of the marriage, however, disliked Rizzio more than ever.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History
Jacob Abbott
They considered Darnley and Rizzio both as their rivals and enemies.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History
Jacob Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for rizzio

Rizzio

Riccio

noun

David . ?1533–66, Italian musician and courtier who became the secretary and favourite of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was murdered at the instigation of a group of nobles, including Mary's husband, Darnley

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