balzello

See also: balzellò

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /balˈt͡sɛl.lo/
• Rhymes: -ɛllo
• Hyphenation: bal‧zèl‧lo

Etymology 1

From balzare (“to spring”). The meaning of impost alludes to the perceived capriciousness with which the tax was imposed.

Noun

balzello m (plural balzelli)

1. impost (heavy tax)

Verb

balzello

1. first-person singular present indicative of balzellare

Etymology 2

From balzo +‎ -ello (diminutive suffix).

Noun

balzello m (plural balzelli)

1. diminutive of balzo: a small leap, a caper