The Italian origins of the word 'rodomontade'

'Rodomontade' is a word borrowed from Italian 'rodomontada'. The word entered the English language some time around 1612.

rodomontade [noun] [1612]

• a bragging speech
• vain boasting or bluster
• rant

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Etymology: French, from Middle French, from 'rodomont' blusterer, from Italian 'Rodomonte' character in 'Orlando Innamorato' by Matteo M. Boiardo

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