Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!
Click to donate today!
Bible Encyclopedias
Cicisbeo
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(Ital.; of uncertain origin; perhaps an inversion of bel cece, "beautiful chick (pea)," or from Fr. chiche beau, with same meaning), the term in Italy from the 17th century onwards for a dangler about women. The cicisbeo was the professed gallant of a married woman, who attended her at all public entertainments, it being considered unfashionable for the husband to be escort.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Cicisbeo'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/c/cicisbeo.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Cicisbeo'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/c/cicisbeo.html. 1910.
