Sacco

American

[sak-oh, sahk-kaw] / ˈsæk oʊ, ˈsɑk kɔ /

noun

Nicola 1891–1927, Italian anarchist, in the U.S. after 1908: together with Bartolomeo Vanzetti, found guilty of robbery and murder 1921; executed 1927.

Sacco British

/ ˈsækəʊ /

noun

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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Contemplating the fate of Sacco and Vanzetti, she isn’t sure if they were guilty or innocent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Christie was born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco on Feb. 19, 1943, in Glenwillard, Pa., and took on his stage name, courtesy of a local music producer, when he was a still a teen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025

Currently an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins, Sacco has played and coached at the NHL level.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

Also known as “comics journalism,” the genre was pioneered by Joe Sacco, a Maltese-American journalist and cartoonist whose book “Palestine” was first published by Fantagraphics in 1993.

From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2024

Farther north is the Sacco of the Misericordia opening into the lagoon.

From A Wanderer in Venice by Harry Morley

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