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padrone

Definition of padrone

noun (plural padrones)

  • a patron or master, in particular:
  • a Mafia boss.
  • US informal an employer, especially one who exploits immigrant workers.
  • (in Italy) the proprietor of a hotel.

Origin:

Italian

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Definition of padrone in the US English dictionary
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