batocio.
the stick of a zanni in the commedia dell'arte, most notably of Harlequin and Brighella; behind the scenes it works as a slapstick
Meaning & usage
the stick of a zanni in the commedia dell'arte, most notably of Harlequin and Brighella; behind the scenes it works as a slapstick
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Venetan batocio, due to it being used by Harlequin, a Venetian mask. Doublet of batacchio, batocchio, and battaglio.
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