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‖ camorra|kəˈmɒrə|
[It. camorra (kaˈmorra), ‘Irish rugge or mantle, a Mariners frocke’ (Florio).]
1. A kind of smock-frock or blouse.
1869W. Gilbert L. Borgia I. 211 She was dressed..in a camora of gold shot brocade.
2. A secret society of lawless malcontents in Naples and Neapolitan cities. Sometimes transf.
1865Sat. Rev. 21 Jan. 87/1 The Camorra is a system of organized extortion, which has survived the Bourbon rule..its name is conjectured to be that of a species of short coat worn by members of the society. 1880Fortn. Rev. Feb. 174 The profits which..this official camorra divide between them are enormous.
Hence Caˈmorrism, the principles or practice of this society; lawlessness, anarchy. Caˈmorrist, a member of a camorra.
1863Sat. Rev. 7 Nov. 625/2 The notes..treat..of the Neapolitan Camorrists. 1883Chamb. Jrnl. 78 The Camorrist remains the personification of power and heroism to the Neapolitan. |