Etymograph

English

lazzo

Lazzo comes from Italian lazzo.

  1. Italianc. 1300–presentlazzo
  2. Englishtodaysame form

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Earlier history not traced here.

Lineage

  1. Italianc. 1300–presentlazzo
  2. Englishtodaysame form

Today it means

noun A stock comedic routine or physical action, traditionally associated with commedia dell'arte.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Italian lazzo / lazzo