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Rodomont
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What's The Definition Of Rodomont?Synonyms | Synonyms for Rodomont: Related Terms | Find terms related to Rodomont: See Also | Rodomont In Webster's Dictionary \Rod"o*mont\, n. [F. rodomont, It. rodomonte, fr.
Rodomonte, Rodamonte, a boasting hero in the ``Orlando
Furioso'' of Ariosto, and the ``Orlando Innamorato'' of
Bojardo; properly, one who rolls away mountains; Prov. It.
rodare to roll away (fr. L. rota a wheel) + It. monte a
mountain, L. mons. See {Rotary}, {Mount}, n.]
A vain or blustering boaster; a braggart; a braggadocio.
--Sir T. Herbert.
\Rod"o*mont\, a. Bragging; vainly boasting. |
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