Sacco
[sak-oh; Italian sahk-kaw]
- Ni·co·la [nee-kaw-lah] /niˈkɔ lɑ/, 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.
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Contemporary Examples
Plus, a dying miner tells the story of his life, illustrated by Sacco.
Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco Chronicle Mining Catastrophes in West VirginiaChris Hedges, Joe Sacco
June 14, 2012
Take the modern day Sacco and Vanzetti: Tim Geithner and Michael Steele.
Historical Examples
As Orlando spoke of Stefana's visit to his son, Sacco's name was mentioned.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
The Prime Minister sent for Sacco, and they had a talk together.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Farther north is the Sacco of the Misericordia opening into the lagoon.
A Wanderer in VeniceE.V. Lucas
Sacco had an official from the Italian Consulate in Boston to testify for him.
Labor's MartyrsVito Marcantonio
In April, 1920, both these currents crossed the paths of Sacco and Vanzetti.
Labor's MartyrsVito Marcantonio
Sacco
- Nicola (niˈkɔːla). 1891–1927, US radical agitator, born in Italy. With Bartolomeo Vanzetti, he was executed for murder (1927) despite suspicions that their political opinions influenced the verdict: the case caused international protests
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