Vendette
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of vendetta form-of, plural
"The ordinance abolishing vendetta runs thus—“Whereas, in Montenegro and Brda there exists a custom of vendetta, by which vengeance falls not only on the murderer or guilty individual, but also on his innocent relatives, these vendette are rigorously prohibited.[…]”"
Example
More examples"The ordinance abolishing vendetta runs thus—“Whereas, in Montenegro and Brda there exists a custom of vendetta, by which vengeance falls not only on the murderer or guilty individual, but also on his innocent relatives, these vendette are rigorously prohibited.[…]”"
Etymology
From Italian vendette.
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