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Definition of Bravoes
1. bravo [n] - See also: bravo
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bravoes
Literary usage of Bravoes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Carafas of Maddaloni: Naples Under Spanish Dominion by Alfred von Reumont (1854)
"... Duels — Insecurity of the streets — bravoes — Quarrels with the police — Deeds
of violence done by the nobles — Murder of Camillo Soprano — Proceedings ..."
2. At Home with the Patagonians: A Year's Wanderings Over Untrodden Ground from by George Chaworth Musters (1871)
"T<Sle.—Kyes of the Desert.—Preparations for War.—Another Fight.—Water Tigers.
—Indian bravoes.—Iron Ores.—Ship Rock.—Perch Fishing.—Appley- kaik. ..."
3. Laconics, Or The Best Words of the Best Authors: Or the Best Words of the by John Timbs (1856)
"... in the veil of night: Safe from destruction, seize th' unwary prey, And stab,
like bravoes, all who come that way. ..."
4. Life in the West: Back-wood Leaves and Prairie Flowers: Rough Sketches on by Morleigh (1843)
"... of the Yankee—bravoes—Storm—Doctor and his lady—Voyage to Makinaw—Man
drowned—Apathy of the men of Makinaw— Indian missionary—Voyage to Green Bay. ..."
5. Naples: Political, Social, and Religious by Frederick Richard Chichester Belfast (1856)
"The two models—The young assassin—Maternal love —Love of vengeance—The fate of
a constable—A recent murderer — Hired bravoes — Poison and duelling' AN old, ..."
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